[2] The Military Medal for Gallantry is awarded for "any act of exceptional bravery or gallantry (other than one performed on war service) arising out of, or associated with, military service and involving risk to life and limb."

The reverse is plain except for the inscription An Bonn Míleata Calmaċta arching over a scroll on which to inscribes the recipient's name.

[2] The medal hangs from a straight arm suspension attached to a 35-millimetre (1.4 in) ribbon which is green and crimson.

[2] Subsequent awards of the medal are denoted by a 7-millimetre (0.28 in) metal disc bearing a Celtic triquetra design.

Six of the recipients were serving with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), with several of the medals awarded for actions during the Battle of At Tiri.