George CrossThe George Cross is the second in the order of wear and is the highest gallantry award for civilians. Awarded for acts of heroism and courage in extreme danger, the George Cross may be awarded posthumously

The equivalent award for the other ranks for acts of valour in the air on operations against the enemy was the Distinguished Flying Medal (DFM)

and mine countermeasures in the Persian Gulf up to 28 February 1989

What does the GVI version signify

The criteria̴ for all is 15 years of good conduct from the date of any offence which would previously precluded̴ the award of the LSGC

Subsequent awards of the Air Force Cross are recognised by the addition of a second award bar to the ribbon

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the Maltese cross from the Jew of Malta and quill and ink

1914 - 1918

Court Mounting originates from the reign of Queen Victoria

Granted in 1917 and often called the Mons Star it was awarded to all who actually served in France or Belgium on the establishment of a unit between 5th August 1914 and midnight on 22-23 November 1914

This bronze bar ornamented with laurels may be issued to VC holders performing a further act of such bravery which would have merited award of the VC

and in the air against Japanese forces between 8 December 1941 and 2 September 1945