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The George Medal

Awarded only for acts of great bravery and is intended primaRily for civilians and awards to the military services is confined to actions for which purely military honours are not normally granted.

Bars: For additional acts of bravery. (silver laurelled bar, slip on type)
Obverse:

George VI, crowned head, facing left (two types of legends)
Elizabeth II, crowned head, facing right (two types of legends).

Description: Circular, 1.42 inches, silver.
Reverse: St. George on horseback slaying the Dragon with the words THE GEORGE MEDAL around the top edge of the medal.
Mounting: Ring suspender with single toe claw plus inward scroll claws.

Ribbon: 1 1/4 inches;silver.
Total Issued as of 1983:

George VI RCAF- 21
E II R RCAF -7

Example

F/O E. Sabourin, G.M., C.D. -- On 9 January 1957 at Rivers Manitoba, he was carrying out an air-to-ground rocket firing exercise in a T-33 jet aircraft armed with rockets with explosive heads instantaneous fused. Following his first attack, there was an explosion under the port wing. After gaining control of the aircraft at about 500 feet, he disregarded advice to abandon the T-33 and chose to land at Shilo which he did successfuly. His actions saved a valuable aircraft and eliminated the possibility of the abandoned aircraft crashing into civilian or military accommodations in the area.

The Conspicuous Gallantry Medal
The Distinguished Flying Medal

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