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Established during the Crimean War in 1854, the medal was originally awarded only to Navy personnel but extended to Royal Air Force servicemen during World War II.

 Display Status

This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.
Object Details
Country of Origin United Kingdom Type AWARDS-Medals & Ribbons Physical Description Royal Air Force Conspicuous Gallantry Medal; Obverse: relief profile bust of King George VI wearing a crown, embossed text "GEORGIUS VI D.G.: B.R. OMN: REX ET. INDIAE IMP."; Reverse: embossed text "FOR CONSPICUOUS GALLENTRY" surrounded by a relief of a wreath and surmounted by a crown; green silk ribbon with black stripe edge. Dimensions 3-D: 3.8 × 0.8 × 7.9cm (1 1/2 × 5/16 × 3 1/8 in.)
 Materials Silver Alloy
Silk
Solder
 Inventory Number A19640356000 Credit Line Donated by the Institute of Aeronautical Sciences Inc. Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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