Conspicuous Gallantry Medal (CGM) – George V Branch_Royal Marines Ties Leaving Service
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Description
Leaving Service
The qualifying period was 15 years
Awarded for service between 23 November 1901 and 10 March 1902
Vittoria Clasp Full Size Clasp
famed for his bridges and dockyards
Conspicuous Gallantry Medal (CGM) – George V Branch_Royal Marines Ties Leaving ServiceConspicuous 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