GEORGE CROSS
Models Approved By King By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright (Received November 23, 12.5 a.m.) LONDON, November 21. His Majesty has approved of models of the George Cross and the George | Medal. The cross will be plain silver with a central medallion bearing the design of Saint George and the Dragon. The angels of each limb bear the letters G.V.I. The medal will be of silver. The obverse bears the crowned effigy of the King identical with the service medals. The reverse depicts Saint George slaying the Dragon on the coast of England.
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Timaru Herald, Volume CXLVIII, Issue 21819, 23 November 1940, Page 7
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92GEORGE CROSS Timaru Herald, Volume CXLVIII, Issue 21819, 23 November 1940, Page 7
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