George Cross Miniature Medal Category_Miniature Bars Bust of Christopher Marlowe made

Bust of Christopher Marlowe made in British Gypsum Plaster

The medal is very lightweight - this will indicate that it is a cast medal & not a die-struck medal

represented by a silver rosette when wearing ribbons alone

service or unit

The rim of the medal is slightly convex - this also indicates that it is a cast medal & not a die-struck medal

George Cross Miniature Medal Category_Miniature Bars Bust of Christopher Marlowe madeThe George Cross (GC) is second in the order of wear in the United Kingdom honours system,[2] and takes precedence over all other orders, decorations, and medals, except the Victoria Cross, with which it shares equal precedence.[3] The GC is the highest gallantry award for civilians, as well as for members of the armed forces in actions for which purely military honours would not normally be granted.