United Kingdom: Conspicuous Gallantry Medal

Ribbon: White with dark blue edges. Before 1921, a blue ribbon with white central stripe was used.

Instituted: 1855 (for Crimea War only); re-instituted 1874.
Replaced 1993 by the Conspicuous Gallantry Cross.

Awarded: To other ranks in the Royal Navy, Royal Marines or merchant navy for acts of gallantry in action.

Post-nominal letters: CGM.

Victoria Type 1
1855
Sorry - no picture of obverse Sorry - no picture of reverse
Victoria Type 2 Victoria, Type 2, Obverse Victoria, Type 2, Reverse
Edward VII Edward VII, Obverse Sorry - no picture of reverse
George V Sorry - no picture of obverse Sorry - no picture of reverse
George VI Sorry - no picture of obverse Sorry - no picture of reverse
Elizabeth II Sorry - no picture of obverse Sorry - no picture of reverse
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