Conspicuous Gallantry Medal Flying GVIThe Conspicuous Gallantry Medal (Flying) GVI, founded in 1943 to recognise gallantry at level two for airmen who prior to its institution had no award between the DFM and the VC. 110 awards of this issue were made. The medal itself is exactly identical to the Navy version but is suspended by its own ribbon where the centre broad stripe is sky blue. Although a provision was made for the award of a bar to the CGM (Flying) no such award was ever made

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356 times and 3 bars have been awarded

The second of two types awarded under George V

The Iraq Medal 20th January 2003 - 22nd May 2011

Unlike the French equivalent

Medal Case internal measurements: 13cm x 17cm

2nd Award Bar RN/ACSM/DCM/MM

as per the statutes of the Imperial Service Order

Historic maritime bravery decoration

The most recent recipient of the VC is Lance Corporal Ashworth