George Cross
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The George Cross is the highest award bestowed by the British government for non-operational gallantry or gallantry not in the presence of an enemy. In the British honours system, the George Cross, since its introduction in 1940, has been equal in... Wikipedia
Last awarded: 6 July 2021 (gazetted)
Awarded for: "... acts of the greatest heroism or of the most conspicuous courage in circumstances of extreme danger."
Eligibility: Commonwealth subjects
Established: 24 September 1940
Next (higher): Victoria Cross
Next (lower): Order of the Garter
Post-nominals: GC