Conspicuous Gallantry Medal (CGM) – George V Branch_Royal Marines Ties Ideal for formal occasions
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Description
Ideal for formal occasions
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The distinctive ribbon combines light green and scarlet sections separated by a narrow white stripe
Further awards of the Air Force Cross are indicated by a bar attached to the ribbon
The qualifying period was 15 years
Conspicuous Gallantry Medal (CGM) – George V Branch_Royal Marines Ties Ideal for formal occasionsConspicuous Gallantry Medal George V The Conspicuous Gallantry Medal (CGM) was one of Britain's most prestigious awards for gallantry at sea, awarded to naval ratings for acts of exceptional bravery in action with the enemy. The George V issue bears the King's portrait on the obverse with the inscription GEORGIVS V BRITT: OMN: REX ET IND: IMP:. The reverse carries the words FOR CONSPICUOUS GALLANTRY within a laurel wreath surmounted by the Imperial