Summary
Military Cross, George V medal with one bar (specimen).
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). A bar was awarded for each additional occasion an individual would have won the medal again.
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
Plain
Edge Description
Plain
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from Melbourne Branch of Royal Mint, 11 Jan 1978
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Date Issued
1914-1936 AD
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Issued By
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Inscriptions
GRI (George King and Emperor)
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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
43 mm (Width), 108 mm (Height)
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Shape
Cross with ribbon
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References
References: Great War website [Link 1]
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