Queens Gallantry Medal Miniature Campaign_Boer War to WW1 severe weather and constant threat

severe weather and constant threat from enemy aircraft

The Queen's Distinguished Flying Medal

sweepers and drivers

It recognises the bravery and endurance of those who served on land

it was forbidden to wear on a military uniform

Queens Gallantry Medal Miniature Campaign_Boer War to WW1 severe weather and constant threatInstituted on 20th June 1974 to reward acts of exemplary bravery. Although intended as primarily a civilian award it is more often awarded to Military personnel for actions where military decorations would not be appropriate. Awards of the gallantry emblem to the Order of the British Empire were ceased at this time with the intention that such acts would be rewarded with the QGM. To date just over 1000 awards have been made together with 18 bars.