The British Empire full size medal was established by King George V in 1922

This medal is supplied on a loose ribbon as originally awarded

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Insitutued in 1854 this medal continued with the same young head of Queen Victoria on the obverse for 41 years

Queens Gallantry Medal Miniature Naval General Service The British Empire full sizeInstituted 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.