Conspicuous Gallantry Medal

This article is about the British military decoration. For Conspicuous Gallantry Medal of the Singapore Police Force, see Pingat Gagah Perkasa.
Conspicuous Gallantry Medal
CGM obverse (Flying)
TypeMilitary decoration
Awarded forGallantry in action
Presented byUK and other Commonwealth countries
EligibilityBritish and formerly Commonwealth forces
StatusDiscontinued 1993
Established13 September 1855
Re-established: 7 July 1874
TotalVictoria: 63
Edward VII: 2
George V: 110 (& 1 bar)
George VI: 191
Elizabeth II: 3
Total: 369

Ribbon bar: Pre and post 1921
Ribbon bar: CGM (Flying)
Order of Wear
Next (higher)Distinguished Conduct Medal
Next (lower)George Medal

The Conspicuous Gallantry Medal (CGM) was, until 1993, a military decoration for gallantry in action. Initially, it was awarded to petty officers and seamen of the Royal Navy, including Warrant Officers and other ranks of the Royal Marines. The CGM was also later awarded to personnel of other Commonwealth navies. From 1943, it was also awarded to NCOs of the Royal Air Force and other Commonwealth air forces, for conspicuous gallantry in action against the enemy in the air. The CGM was officially discontinued in 1993.

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