George Cross Miniature Medal Category_Miniature Bars The Conspicuous Gallantry Cross was

The Conspicuous Gallantry Cross was instituted in 1993 as part of the restructuring of the honours system and was designed to remove distinction between ranks

dated 7th February 1995 does not appear to have been published in the London Gazette

Bust of Christopher Marlowe made in British Gypsum Plaster

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

The rim of the medal is slightly convex - this also indicates that it is a cast medal & not a die-struck medal

George Cross Miniature Medal Category_Miniature Bars The Conspicuous Gallantry Cross wasThe George Cross (GC) is second in the order of wear in the United Kingdom honours system,[2] and takes precedence over all other orders, decorations, and medals, except the Victoria Cross, with which it shares equal precedence.[3] The GC is the highest gallantry award for civilians, as well as for members of the armed forces in actions for which purely military honours would not normally be granted.