NAM.1992-08-416-1

Military Cross, 1916. From a medal group awarded to Major G A H Bower, 7th Bn Duke of Cambridge's Own (Middlesex Regiment). This medal is suspended on a white ribbon with a purple band in the centre, connected via straight bar suspender. The obverse of the medal depicts a straight armed silver cross with flared edges. It is decorated with a crown in each arm of the cross and the royal cypher of King George V. The reverse has a very simple design. It is plain with the rank and name of G.A.H Bower inscribed. This was a prestigious award granted to those who displayed acts of gallantry when fighting the enemy on land. Recipients were announced in the London Gazette and over 30,000 Military Crosses were awarded during World War One. Associated with World War One (1914-1918).

World War One (1914-1918)