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British George Cross Medal Ribbon – New Old Stock
An unused New Old Stock (NOS) medal ribbon representing the George Cross (GC), one of the United Kingdom's highest decorations for exceptional bravery.
Historical Background
The George Cross was instituted on September 24, 1940, by King George VI during the Second World War.
At the time, Britain was experiencing sustained German air attacks during the Blitz. Civilians, emergency workers, military personnel, and bomb disposal teams regularly faced extraordinary dangers while protecting lives and property.
The George Cross was established to recognize acts of exceptional courage that did not qualify for the Victoria Cross, which is primarily associated with gallantry in the presence of the enemy.
One of the most famous awards occurred in 1942, when King George VI collectively awarded the George Cross to the island of Malta in recognition of the courage and endurance of its population during the Second World War.
Why It Was Awarded
The George Cross recognizes acts of the greatest heroism or the most conspicuous courage in circumstances of extreme danger.
Recipients have included civilians, military personnel, police officers, firefighters, and bomb disposal specialists who demonstrated extraordinary bravery.
The George Cross remains one of Britain's most prestigious decorations for gallantry.
Item Details
Country: United Kingdom
Decoration: George Cross (GC)
Established: September 24, 1940
Type: Gallantry decoration
Condition: New Old Stock (NOS)
Item offered: Medal ribbon only
SKU: BRI401
An excellent addition to a collection of British gallantry decorations, Second World War memorabilia, or Commonwealth medal ribbons.
Ribbon will come in 6” lengths when ordered.
British George Cross Medal Ribbon – New Old Stock
An unused New Old Stock (NOS) medal ribbon representing the George Cross (GC), one of the United Kingdom's highest decorations for exceptional bravery.
Historical Background
The George Cross was instituted on September 24, 1940, by King George VI during the Second World War.
At the time, Britain was experiencing sustained German air attacks during the Blitz. Civilians, emergency workers, military personnel, and bomb disposal teams regularly faced extraordinary dangers while protecting lives and property.
The George Cross was established to recognize acts of exceptional courage that did not qualify for the Victoria Cross, which is primarily associated with gallantry in the presence of the enemy.
One of the most famous awards occurred in 1942, when King George VI collectively awarded the George Cross to the island of Malta in recognition of the courage and endurance of its population during the Second World War.
Why It Was Awarded
The George Cross recognizes acts of the greatest heroism or the most conspicuous courage in circumstances of extreme danger.
Recipients have included civilians, military personnel, police officers, firefighters, and bomb disposal specialists who demonstrated extraordinary bravery.
The George Cross remains one of Britain's most prestigious decorations for gallantry.
Item Details
Country: United Kingdom
Decoration: George Cross (GC)
Established: September 24, 1940
Type: Gallantry decoration
Condition: New Old Stock (NOS)
Item offered: Medal ribbon only
SKU: BRI401
An excellent addition to a collection of British gallantry decorations, Second World War memorabilia, or Commonwealth medal ribbons.
Ribbon will come in 6” lengths when ordered.
