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medal, ribbon and fitted case of issue plain Greek cross (arms of equal length) in silver. On the obverse, St George (on horseback) and the dragon within a central raised roundel surrounded by a circlet bearing the text 'FOR GALLANTRY'. At the base of the circlet a small Tudor rose. The whole superimposed upon an edged cross. In each angle formed by the arms of the cross a small 'GVI' cypher. The cross is suspended from a straight (laurelled) bar and the ribbon is dark blue, often referred to as 'Garter' blue.

Inscribed on reverse

Major Herbert John Leslie Barefoot, ARIBA, RE. 22 January 1941

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Category: Decorations and awards
Related period: Second World War (association)
Creator: Royal Mint
Catalogue number: OMD 3132
On display at: IWM London

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