George Cross Miniature Medal Category_Miniature Bars The medal is very lightweight

The medal is very lightweight - this will indicate that it is a cast medal & not a die-struck medal

Granted in 1917 and often called the Mons Star it was awarded to all who actually served in France or Belgium on the establishment of a unit between 5th August 1914 and midnight on 22-23 November 1914

The General Service Medal with North Iraq and South Turkey Clasp was awarded for 30 days service or 3 operational sorties between 6th April and 17th July 1991

The GV version bears the cypher of King George V and was awarded during his reign

George Cross Miniature Medal Category_Miniature Bars The medal is very lightweightThe George Cross (GC) is second in the order of wear in the United Kingdom honours system,[2] and takes precedence over all other orders, decorations, and medals, except the Victoria Cross, with which it shares equal precedence.[3] The GC is the highest gallantry award for civilians, as well as for members of the armed forces in actions for which purely military honours would not normally be granted.