George Medal Miniature Category_ Miniature World War II georgebayntun

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reflecting the original intention that all who served were remembered equally

This example features the original style suspension as issued although many recipients changed them to ornate silver suspesnions

Awarded for one days service to all aircrew

In this case it was awarded without the Korea Medal

George Medal Miniature Category_ Miniature World War II georgebayntunInstituted in 1940 for rewarding acts of outstanding gallantry deemed not suitable for the award of the George Cross. To date approximately 2000 medals have been awarded and 27 second award bars. Although the awards have been split fairly evenly across the Military and Civilians it is perhaps today more often awarded to Military Personnel, particularly Bomb Disposal, EOD work as well as intelligence work by special forces. The last award of a bar was