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The George Cross is a British medal awarded for exceptional acts of bravery or distinguished services to civilians during times of war or peace. Instituted by King George VI in 1940, it remains the second-highest civilian honor and the highest award given to UK citizens for non-operational gallantry...
The George Medal is a British honour awarded for exceptional bravery by individuals who demonstrate selfless action during times of danger. Instituted in 1940 by King George VI, it recognizes non-combatant acts that exemplify courage and commitment to the safety of others. It’s bestowed upon civilia...
The King's Gallantry Medal is a civilian and military decoration in the British honors system, awarded for exemplary acts of bravery that do not meet the threshold for the George Cross or George Medal. It was originally established as the Queen's Gallantry Medal in 1974 and adopted its current name...
The Queen's Gallantry Medal is a British civil decoration instituted in 1974 to recognise exemplary acts of bravery by civilians and service personnel not meeting the standard required for the George Cross or George Medal.
The Star of Courage is a civilian decoration within the Canadian Honours System, instituted in 1972. It serves as the second-highest award for bravery in Canada, ranking directly below the Cross of Valour. The decoration is awarded to individuals who demonstrate conspicuous courage in situations inv...
Instituted in 1972, the Medal of Bravery is a Canadian decoration awarded to individuals who have risked their lives to save or protect others from extreme danger. It is the third-highest civilian bravery award in the Canadian honors system, ranking below the Cross of Valour and the Star of Courage....
