Kings Gallantry Medal Miniature Mounting & Naming fishermen and civilians who risked

fishermen and civilians who risked their own lives in rescue attempts under dangerous conditions

Nine (2 silver

1 operational air sortie

The first autonomous military operation conducted by the European Union

Recipients who continued their service beyond the initial qualifying period became eligible for additional bars

Kings Gallantry Medal Miniature Mounting & Naming fishermen and civilians who riskedThe King's Gallantry Medal, also known as the KGM, was established on June 20th, 1974 to recognise exceptional acts of bravery. While originally meant as a civilian honour, it is frequently granted to members of the military for displaying courage in situations where military distinctions are not suitable. The practice of awarding the gallantry emblem to the Order of the British Empire was discontinued at the same time, as it was determined that