Wessel Gordon Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 Hi everyone I recently bought a copy of a George Cross and bought a Victoria Cross at an online auction. My question is: is the George Cross (as more of a civilian award to my knowledge) displayed right after the Victoria Cross and before any other medals? Wessel Gordon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigjarofwasps Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 1 hour ago, Wessel Gordon said: Hi everyone I recently bought a copy of a George Cross and bought a Victoria Cross at an online auction. My question is: is the George Cross (as more of a civilian award to my knowledge) displayed right after the Victoria Cross and before any other medals? Wessel Gordon Yes it comes after the VC. Although it's an equal medal, I suspect it comes second because it's a newer award. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul wood Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 The VC and GC come before any Order or Decoration. They are awarded for equal valour. The first for supreme bravery in military action. The Second is for supreme bravery in all other fields. The VC takes precedent over the GC due to the earlier date of foundation. Prior to the establishment of the GC the Albert Medal in gold took second precedent. Paul Ps The GC is awarded to both military and civilian personnel. Military awards are for non combattative bravery such as bomb disposal or life saving Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigjarofwasps Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 32 minutes ago, paul wood said: The VC and GC come before any Order or Decoration. They are awarded for equal valour. The first for supreme bravery in military action. The Second is for supreme bravery in all other fields. The VC takes precedent over the GC due to the earlier date of foundation. Prior to the establishment of the GC the Albert Medal in gold took second precedent. Paul Ps The GC is awarded to both military and civilian personnel. Military awards are for non combattative bravery such as bomb disposal or life saving Has anyone ever won them both? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wessel Gordon Posted March 17, 2019 Author Share Posted March 17, 2019 Paul & Bigjarofwasps Thanks for the replies. Good point in the last reply: I can't find any reference to a single soldier being awarded both the VC and GC. I was thinking in terms of display in order of preference and forgot to make that clear in my original post, sorry about that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul wood Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 No nobody has ever won both. While there have been 3 bars to the VC. Martin leake, Chevasse, whose brother was my local vicar and ardent pig farmer who on several occasions officiated at services with pig manure bedaubed wellies and Upham. 2 bars WW1, other WW2, there is yet to be a second award of the GC. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wessel Gordon Posted March 18, 2019 Author Share Posted March 18, 2019 Thanks, Paul. Considering the criteria for the George Cross and the circumstances that merit it I doubt there will be a bar awarded soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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