Description: Available is a British George Medal. The George Medal (or GM) is a decoration of the United Kingdom and Commonwealth instituted on 24 September 1940 by King George VI as an award for gallantry "not in the face of the enemy" where the services were not so outstanding as to merit the George Cross. During the height of the Blitz in 1940, there was a strong desire to reward the many acts of civilian courage. The existing awards were not judged suitable to meet the new situation, so it was decided that the George Cross and the George Medal would be instituted to recognize both civilian gallantry in the face of enemy bombing and brave deeds more generally. The medal is circular and struck in silver. It measures 1.4 inches in diameter. The front depicts the crowned effigy of the reigning monarch, George VI, 1940 to 1948. Inscribed "GEORGIVS VI D: G: BR: OMN: REX ET INDIAE IMP". The reverse shows Saint George on horseback slaying the dragon on the coast of England, with the legend THE GEORGE MEDAL around the top edge of the medal. This medal was obtained from same collection as the other British examples I am selling. While I don’t see it marked as a copy, I have to assume that it is. It comes on its ribbon without a broach. The medal is in excellent condition with some light tarnish to the silver finish. It displays very well. Please view photos to judge condition for yourself. Buyer agrees to pay $5.95 USPS shipping. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask.
Price: 35 USD
Location: Pine Bluffs, Wyoming
End Time: 2024-10-22T23:19:01.000Z
Shipping Cost: 5.95 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Conflict: WW II (1939-45)
Original/Reproduction: Original
Theme: Militaria
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Region of Origin: Great Britain
