Victoria Cross Miniature Naval General Service Second and subsequent awards denoted

Second and subsequent awards denoted by a bar on the ribbon

the medal recognised aircrew who demonstrated exceptional courage

Nurses were awarded the medal without clasp regardless of whether their service would have qualified them for any

the Air Force Cross was awarded to officers and certain ranks serving in the Royal Air Force and associated air services

Victoria Cross Miniature Naval General Service Second and subsequent awards denotedThe premier award for gallantry, the Victoria Cross may be awarded to all ranks of the services and civilians for gallantry in the presence of the enemy. It may be awarded posthumously. A bronze bar ornamented with laurels may be issued to VC holders performing a further act of such bravery which would have merited award of the VC. When the ribbon alone is worn a further replica in miniature is added. Instituted by Queen Victoria to cover all actions