Distinguished Service Medal GV Campaign_Navy GSM 1915-64 [3] The GC is the

[3] The GC is the highest gallantry award for civilians

resembling an oversized penny coin

the Distinguished Flying Cross was issued for acts of valour while flying in operations against the enemy to warrant officers and officers of the RAF

Java and Sumatra

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Distinguished Service Medal GV Campaign_Navy GSM 1915-64 [3] The GC is theInstituted on 14th October 1914 for award to Petty Officers and ratings of the Royal Navy, NCO's and other ranks of the Royal Marines and all other personnel holding corresponding ranks in the naval forces. The first world war saw 4100 awards made, bars for this period have the date of award engraved on the reverse.