Conspicuous Gallantry Cross Miniature Medal CIIIR Full Size Medals Military hat

Military hat

High-quality die-cast medal with ribbon

Awarded for courage and devotion to duty whilst flying

This is the 2nd type OBE awarded from 1936 and is awarded to the present date

It recognises operational service between 3 September 1939 and 2 September 1945

Conspicuous Gallantry Cross Miniature Medal CIIIR Full Size Medals Military hatInstituted in 1993 as part of the restructuring of the honours system designed to remove distinction between ranks. The Royal Warrant, dated 7th February 1995 does not appear to have been published in the London Gazette. This cross replaced all previous level two awards for gallantry in action, namely CGM, CGM (Flying), DCM and the DSO (when this was awarded for gallantry).