Conspicuous Gallantry Cross
The Conspicuous Gallantry Cross ( CGC ) is the second highest valor award awarded by the United Kingdom Armed Forces after the Victoria Cross .
It was created in 1993 as part of an investigation into the British order system to replace the rank-based awards. The Conspicuous Gallantry Cross replaced the Distinguished Conduct Medal (Army), the Conspicuous Gallantry Medal (Air Force and Navy) as well as the Distinguished Service Order in its role as an award for bravery for officers.
The Conspicuous Gallantry Cross now serves as the uniform, second-highest, award for the entire British armed forces. It is awarded “in recognition of one or more acts of outstanding bravery during a combat mission” and can also be awarded posthumously . Recipients are allowed to add the " postnominals " CGC to their name . For repeated awards, clasps are given that are attached to the ribbon.
Outstanding brave achievements by British soldiers who are insufficient to be awarded the Conspicuous Gallantry Cross are recognized in the Navy with the Distinguished Service Cross , in the Army with the Military Cross and in the Air Force with the Distinguished Flying Cross .