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Sea Gallantry Medal

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A total of 1,237 larger medals were awarded up to 1903, 479 silver, 749 bronze, with nine where the class is not known. From 1903 to 1979, 957 of the smaller type were issued, 480 silver (including one second award clasp) and 477 bronze. After the wearable medal was introduced, those who had received
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The original medal had a diameter of 2.3 inches (58 mm) and was not intended for wear. In 1903 the size was reduced to 1.3 inches (33 mm) and a suspension bar added, with the medal worn on the left breast from a 1.25 inches (32 mm) wide red ribbon with a white stripe towards each edge.
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The 1854 Act indicated that the award was to be conferred on those 'affording assistance towards the preservation of life and property in cases of shipwreck and distress at sea.' In 1887 the Board of Trade further defined the award as 'for the rescue of life from shipwreck on the coasts of the United
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provided for rewards to lifesavers, leading to the creation of the Sea Gallantry Medal, first struck in 1855. These were to be in gold, silver or bronze, although there is no evidence that the gold version was ever awarded. Early awards were either for 'humanity' (where there was little risk to the
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The original medal had a diameter of 1.78 inches (45 mm) and was not intended for wear. In 1854 the size was reduced to 1.3 inches (33 mm) and a suspension bar added, the medal worn on the left breast. The ribbon was plain crimson until 1922, when that of the SGM for British citizens was
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Up to 1854, 228 large medals were awarded, 96 gold, 118 silver and 14 bronze. Since then at least 2,074 small medals have been earned, 285 gold, 1,783 silver and six bronze. Two recipients have received both gold and silver medals, and one second silver award clasp has been issued. No medals have
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with, around the edge, an inscription indicating the nature of the rescue – for example: saving the life of a British subject or assisting a British vessel in distress. Early issues had a separate reverse die prepared for each medal; a practice dropped from 1849 due to cost. The name of recipient
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The most recent grant of the SGM was a bronze award in 1989. Although not formally abolished, it appears that the award has now fallen into disuse. This is confirmed by the UK Government website relating to nominations for bravery awards, which (in February 2021) only included four bravery awards
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life of the recipient, for example a captain directing a rescue from his own ship), or for 'gallantry' (where there was significant risk to the recipient). Few 'humanity' awards were made, and from 1893 such service was recognised by the award of plate or monetary sums.
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This award, which pre-dates the Sea Gallantry Medal, was instituted in 1841 for foreigners who saved live from British vessels, although some early awards were for service on land. It was awarded in both gold and silver, with a small number of bronze awards.
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on the smaller post 1903 medals. The reverse, which has no inscription, depicts a shipwrecked group, one of whom beckons to a distant lifeboat. The name of the recipient and date of the rescue are inscribed on the medal's edge.
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The design of both the large and small medals is the same, with the obverse bearing the effigy of the reigning monarch with a suitable inscription. The reverse has a crowned wreath surrounding the words
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Previously worn after campaign and polar medals, since 1929 the Sea Gallantry Medal has been worn with other medals for gallantry and before campaign medals. Recipients received the right to use the
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Kingdom, whether the ship is British or foreign', as well as for the 'rescue of life from British vessels' in more distant seas. In practice, it was awarded only to seafarers serving with
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merchant ships. It could be given for both individual gallantry and for collective cases of heroism, for example to each member of a boat's crew. Awards could be made posthumously.
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The design of both sizes of medal is the same. The obverse bears the effigy of the reigning sovereign, with the Royal Cypher below, surrounded by the words
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been bestowed since 1968 and, like the SGM for British citizens, it appears that awards are no longer made, although it has not been formally abolished.
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and, in most cases, the place and date of the service rendered is inscribed on the medal's edge.
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Noted by Mussell. Abbott & Tamplin do not mention any small bronze medals.
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Knight/Dame Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George (KCMG/DCMG)
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The Sea Gallantry Medal, Bernard de Neumann (includes lists of recipients)
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Knight/Dame Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George (GCMG)
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Knight/Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (KBE/DBE)
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that the Honours and Appointments Secretariat will consider: the
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Knight/Dame Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire (GBE)
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House of Commons Transport Questions 1989 (detailing last award)
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Royal West African Frontier Force Distinguished Conduct Medal
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were permitted to exchange, a number of recipients doing so.
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AWARDED BY THE BOARD OF TRADE FOR GALLANTRY IN SAVING LIFE
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Sierra Leone Fire Brigades Medal, for Meritorious Service
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Sea Gallantry Medal (Foreign Services), 1854–1902 version
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Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George (CMG)
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Knight/Dame Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath (GCB)
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Union of South Africa King's Medal for Bravery, Silver
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Orders, decorations, and medals of the United Kingdom
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Member of the Order of the Companions of Honour (CH)
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Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service in the Air
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Union of South Africa King's Medal for Bravery, Gold
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King's Fire Service Medal, for Distinguished Service
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AWARDED BY THE BOARD OF TRADE FOR SAVING LIFE AT SEA
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King's Fire Service Medal for Distinguished Service
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Index


United Kingdom


Constabulary Medal (Ireland)
Indian Order of Merit (Civil)


Board of Trade
United Kingdom
Merchant Shipping Act 1854
British registered
post-nominal
George Cross
George Medal
King's Gallantry Medal
King's Commendation for Bravery
Edward VII
Category:Recipients of the Sea Gallantry Medal
Sir Christopher Cradock
Edward Evans
Fogarty Fegen
HMS Jervis Bay
Commodore
Convoy HX 84
Max Horton
John Jellicoe
Admiral of the Fleet
Ludovicus M. M. Van Iersel
Medal of Honor

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