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The George Cross is the second in the order of wear and is the highest gallantry award for civilians

It was awarded particularly for service during air raids in World War Two

It is typically awarded to officers ranked Major (or its equivalent) or higher

War Medal Miniature Collection_Miniature Medals Ice formation on shipsThe 1939 45 War Medal was a campaign medal of the British Commonwealth, awarded for service in WW2. Awarded for service between 3rd September 1939 and 2nd September 1945. Awarded to all full time members of the armed forces wherever their service was rendered provided it was of 28 days or more duration. In the Merchant Navy the requirement was that the 28 days should have been served at sea.