Conspicuous Gallantry Medal (CGM) – George V – Miniature
Conspicuous Gallantry Medal – George V Miniature
The miniature Conspicuous Gallantry Medal (CGM) represents 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.
This miniature version represents the George V issue of the Conspicuous Gallantry Medal. The full-size medal bears the portrait of King George V on the obverse, while the reverse carries the words FOR CONSPICUOUS GALLANTRY within a laurel wreath surmounted by the Imperial Crown.
The CGM during the First World War
The First World War was a particularly significant period in the history of the Conspicuous Gallantry Medal, with awards made for exceptional bravery during naval actions and operations involving naval personnel ashore.
One of its most remarkable recipients was Arthur Robert Blore, Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve. Blore received the CGM for gallantry during the Gallipoli campaign in 1915 and subsequently received a Bar to his CGM for further gallantry at Prouville, France, in 1918.
This distinction made Blore the only recipient of the Conspicuous Gallantry Medal and Bar.
The 1921 ribbon change
The ribbon of the Conspicuous Gallantry Medal was changed in 1921.
The earlier ribbon consisted of equal stripes of blue, white and blue. From 1921, this was replaced by a design featuring a broad central white stripe with narrow dark blue edges.
Product details
- Miniature Conspicuous Gallantry Medal
- George V issue
- Miniature representation of the British naval gallantry award
- Supplied with the appropriate miniature CGM ribbon
- Suitable for wear as part of a miniature medal group
- Professional miniature medal mounting available
Miniature medal mounting
This miniature medal can be professionally mounted individually or alongside other miniature medals.
When adding the medal to an existing mounted miniature group, the complete group will normally need to be remounted to ensure correct spacing, alignment and a consistent professional finish.
Important information
This is a miniature replacement medal and is not an original issued or named Conspicuous Gallantry Medal.
Miniature and replacement medals should only be worn in accordance with the appropriate rules, regulations and conventions.