The Cross is intended primarily for civilians and award in the military services is to be confined to actions for which purely military honours are not normally granted and awarded for actions not in the face of the enemy. By the terms of a Royal Warrant of January 1941, the George Cross replaced the Empire Gallantry Medal. Holders of the EGM received the George Cross in exchange. By a Royal Warrant of December 1971, living recipients of the Albert and Edward Medals were permitted to exchange these medals for the George Cross. Plain except for the naming.
Women wear the medal from a bow.
LAC Ernie Frost - had his Empire Gallantry Medal converted to a George Cross. Copyright 1996 Department of National Defence. All rights reserved.