The Conspicuous Gallantry Medal was (until 1993) a military decoration awarded to personnel of the Royal Navy, Royal Marines and Royal Air Force (United Kingdom), and formerly also to personnel of the navies and air forces of other Commonwealth countries, below the rank of Warrant Officer, for conspicuous gallantry in action against the enemy.
The original naval medal was instituted on July 7, 1874; its ribbon was white with dark blue edge stripes. During World War II the flying medal was added; its ribbon was sky blue with dark blue edge stripes.
Whereas the "King's Medal for Courage in the Cause of Freedom" was intended to recognise acts of gallantry, this medal was intended to recognise less hazardous activities such as fund-raising for the Allied cause.
The CGM was instituted in 1855 as a reward for gallantry for the Royal Navy.
The ConspicuousGallantryMedal for the Royal Air Force is identical to the Royal Navy CGM, except the colour of the ribbon worn with the medal.
The NZGM is a bronze medal bearing on the obverse (front) the effigy of The Queen.
The design of the gallantry and bravery awards, except for the Victoria Cross for New Zealand, were inspired by the design of the original New Zealand Cross and is the work of the New Zealand Herald of Arms, Phillip O’Shea, CNZM, LVO.
A holder of either a Gallantry or Bravery Award who performs a further act of gallantry or bravery worthy of the same level of award he or she already holds may be awarded a Bar to their award.
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