Conspicuous Gallantry Medal (C.G.M.)

(Level 2 Gallantry Award)
First instituted as a Royal Navy medal in 1855 and then fully instituted on 7th July 1874.
Discontinued as an award in 1993, when the D.S.O, D.C.M. and C.G.M. were replaced by the Conspicuous Gallantry Cross.

The Conspicuous Gallantry Medal (C.G.M.) was awarded to other ranks for an act of gallantry against the enemy at sea or in the air.The reverse of the medal bears the inscription "For Conspicuous Gallantry". A recipient of the award is entitled to uses the letters C.G.M. after their name.