Queens Gallantry Medal EIIR Category_ Miniature Foreign Awards Along with the Edward VII

Along with the Edward VII issue

The pin-on option attaches to your garment using a secure metal butterfly pin

Represents the 1914–1919 First World War issue

The medal was approved by King George VI who died before the medal was finalised

Queens Gallantry Medal EIIR Category_ Miniature Foreign Awards Along with the Edward VIIInstituted 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.