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The George Medal is awarded to civilians and military personnel for acts of great bravery. It recognises courageous conduct that does not meet the threshold for the George Cross but still involves significant personal risk and selflessness, often in emergency or life-threatening situations.
The medal is circular and made of silver. The obverse features the crowned effigy of the reigning monarch. The reverse displays St George slaying the dragon, with the words “THE GEORGE MEDAL” inscribed around the edge. Recipient details are engraved on the rim. Replicas are marked with the word “COPY”. The medal is suspended from a straight silver bar.
The ribbon is crimson with five narrow blue stripes. The red signifies courage and sacrifice, while the blue represents loyalty and service.
The George Medal represents bravery in non-combat situations, often involving rescue, protection of others, or actions during disasters. It honours those who place themselves in harm’s way for the safety of others.
SPECIFICATIONS:Every replica medal can be supplied loose or mounted ready to wear. Here's how the options differ, so you can choose the right one.
The medals are fixed to a stiff backing board so they sit flat and stay in line while worn. It's the neatest presentation, and serving members of the Australian Defence Force are required to wear their medals court mounted.
Each medal hangs freely from its ribbon below a top bar. This was the usual style from the Boer War through to World War II, and there are no fixed rules about who can wear it.
Just the ribbons, mounted in order of precedence on a small bar. Ribbon bars are worn on uniform day to day, when full medals would be impractical.
The medal and ribbon come as separate parts, ready for you or your mounter to assemble. Full size medals come with 30cm of ribbon and miniatures with 15cm.
Miniatures are mounted the same way at a smaller scale. They're worn at evening and formal events, generally anything after 6pm such as dinners, where full size medals would be impractical.
Every style comes with a traditional pin or a magnetic fitting. Magnetic mounts hold firmly without putting holes in your jacket or uniform, and are easier to put on and take off, which helps anyone with limited dexterity.
For any queries, please fill out our support form as the primary way to reach us. This ensures your request is properly logged and addressed promptly by the right team. Alternatively, call us at (02) 6123 2950.
Ribbon is sold by the centimetre. Choose the length you need:
