the George Medal
/ðə ˌdʒɔːdʒ ˈmedl/
/ðə ˌdʒɔːrdʒ ˈmedl/
- an award given to British civilians for doing something brave. It is a round silver medal. The George Medal is considered a great honour, though not as great as the George Cross. The two awards were introduced at the same time.
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