Summary
Military Cross, George V medal, un-named as issued.
This gallantry decoration was instituted on 31 December 1914 for captains, lieutenants and warrent officers in the Army (extended to majors in 1931 and to all ranks in 1993)
Obverse Description
A silver cross with arms terminating in broad finials decorated with imperial crowns suspended by a loop to a plain suspension bar and white ribbon with broad central purple stripe. At the centre of the cross, the Royal cypher GRI (Geroge King and Emperor).
Reverse Description
The reverse is plain
Edge Description
Plain
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
1914-1936 AD
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Issued By
England, Great Britain, 1914-1936
probably awarded to an Australian in World War I but link currently lost. -
Inscriptions
GRI
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Material
Silver
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Axis
12
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
90 mm (Height), 43 mm (Outside Diameter)
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Shape
Cross with ribbon
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References
References: Great War website [Link 1]
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