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==History== The CGC was instituted in the aftermath of [[1993 reviews of the British honours system|the 1993 review of the honours system]]. As part of the drive to remove distinctions of rank in awards for bravery, the CGC replaced both the [[Distinguished Conduct Medal]] (Army) and the [[Conspicuous Gallantry Medal]] (Naval and Air) as second level awards to [[Other ranks (UK)|other ranks]] and [[Naval rating|ratings]]. The CGC also replaced the [[Distinguished Service Order]] (DSO), in its role as an award to officers for gallantry. The DSO was retained as an award for outstanding leadership. The CGC now serves as the second level award for gallantry for all ranks across the whole armed forces. It was designed and sculpted by [[Michael Rizzello]] for the Royal Mint.
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