George Medal
Clash Royale CLAN TAG #URR8PPP The George Medal Obverse and reverse of the medal. Awarded by United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Commonwealth Type Civil decoration Eligibility Those performing acts of bravery in, or meriting recognition by, the United Kingdom Awarded for "... acts of great bravery" Status Currently awarded Description Silver disc, 36mm diameter Post-nominals GM Statistics Established 24 September 1940 ( 1940-09-24 ) Total awarded Approx 2,122 About half awarded to civilians [1] 27 bars for second award Order of Wear Next (higher) Conspicuous Gallantry Medal (Flying) [2] Next (lower) Queen's Police Medal, for Gallantry Related George Cross Ribbon bar of the George Medal Ribbon of the GM and Bar The George Medal ( GM ), instituted on 24 September 1940 by King George VI, [3] is a decoration of the United Kingdom and Commonwealth, awarded for gallantry "not in the face of the enemy" where the services were not so outstandin