Conspicuous Gallantry Medal

Obverse: Bust of King George V in naval uniform, orders and medals (L). Legend: "GEORGIVS V BRITT:OMN:REX ET IND:IMP:". Reverse: A laurel wreath, tied with a bow, the royal crown above. Inscription: "FOR CONSPICUOUS GALLENTRY". Suspended from a clasp and white ribbon edged with blue, (before 1921 the ribbon was equal stripes of blue/white/blue). Inscription on edge: "SPECIMEN".

Object Details

ID: MED0406
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Gallantry award
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Wyon, William; Mackennal, Edgar Bertram
Date made: 1910
People: King George V
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: x x x 36 mm