{"product_id":"conspicuous-gallantry-medal-gv-miniature-empire-medals","title":"Conspicuous Gallantry Medal (CGM) – George V – Miniature","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eConspicuous Gallantry Medal – George V Miniature\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe miniature \u003cstrong\u003eConspicuous Gallantry Medal (CGM)\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis miniature version represents the \u003cstrong\u003eGeorge V issue\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003cstrong\u003eFOR CONSPICUOUS GALLANTRY\u003c\/strong\u003e within a laurel wreath surmounted by the Imperial Crown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe CGM during the First World War\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of its most remarkable recipients was \u003cstrong\u003eArthur Robert Blore\u003c\/strong\u003e, Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve. Blore received the CGM for gallantry during the Gallipoli campaign in 1915 and subsequently received a \u003cstrong\u003eBar to his CGM\u003c\/strong\u003e for further gallantry at Prouville, France, in 1918.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis distinction made Blore the \u003cstrong\u003eonly recipient of the Conspicuous Gallantry Medal and Bar\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe 1921 ribbon change\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ribbon of the Conspicuous Gallantry Medal was changed in \u003cstrong\u003e1921\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe earlier ribbon consisted of equal stripes of blue, white and blue. From 1921, this was replaced by a design featuring a \u003cstrong\u003ebroad central white stripe with narrow dark blue edges\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eProduct details\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMiniature Conspicuous Gallantry Medal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeorge V issue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMiniature representation of the British naval gallantry award\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplied with the appropriate miniature CGM ribbon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for wear as part of a miniature medal group\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProfessional miniature medal mounting available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMiniature medal mounting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis miniature medal can be professionally mounted individually or alongside other miniature medals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a \u003cstrong\u003eminiature replacement medal\u003c\/strong\u003e and is not an original issued or named Conspicuous Gallantry Medal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMiniature and replacement medals should only be worn in accordance with the appropriate rules, regulations and conventions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WMS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58496030146941,"sku":"01-02-00006-MINI","price":49.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/7817\/files\/ConspicuousGallantryMedal-GVMINI.webp?v=1786090847","url":"https:\/\/www.empiremedals.com\/en-au\/products\/conspicuous-gallantry-medal-gv-miniature-empire-medals","provider":"Empire Medals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}