Conspicuous Gallantry Cross

The Conspicuous Gallantry Cross (CGC) is a second level military decoration of the British Armed Forces.

The Victoria Cross is the only higher combat gallantry award presented by the United Kingdom.

As part of the drive to remove distinctions of rank in awards for bravery, the CGC replaced both the Distinguished Conduct Medal (Army) and the Conspicuous Gallantry Medal (Naval and Air) as second level awards to other ranks and ratings.

The CGC also replaced the Distinguished Service Order (DSO), in its role as an award to officers for gallantry.

On the obverse of the medal, the circular medallion in the centre depicts St Edward's crown.

The CGC (left) as worn on a dress uniform with campaign medals. The medals shown are those awarded to Lance Corporal of Horse Andrew Radford, CGC.