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the Victoria Cross may be awarded to all ranks of the services and civilians for gallantry in the presence of the enemy
When the ribbon alone is worn a further replica in miniature is added
Four men received the cross with THREE bars and 170 with two bars during the period 1914-1920
museum display or act of remembrance
The etch around the base reads -
Queens Gallantry Medal Miniature World War 1 the Victoria Cross may beInstituted on 20th June 1974 to reward acts of exemplary bravery. Although intended as primarily a civilian award it is more often awarded to Military personnel for actions where military decorations would not be appropriate. Awards of the gallantry emblem to the Order of the British Empire were ceased at this time with the intention that such acts would be rewarded with the QGM. To date just over 1000 awards have been made together with 18 bars.
