Cross of Gallantry
| Cross of Gallantry | |
|---|---|
 Badge of the Cross of Gallantry | |
| Awarded by the New Ingerland Sovereign | |
| Type | Civil decoration |
| Eligibility | Subjects of New Ingerland |
| Awarded for | Acts of the greatest heroism or of the most conspicuous courage in circumstances of extreme danger |
| Status | Currently awarded |
| Statistics | |
| Established | 6 March 1972 |
| Total awarded | 16 |
| Posthumous awards | 6 |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Alexander Cross |
| Next (lower) | Order of New Ingerland |
 Ribbon of the Cross of Gallantry | |
The Cross of Gallantry is a medal of bravery and is the second highest award in the New Ingerland honours system. The award is highest honour that can be awarded for civilians and military personnel for gallant conduct which is not in the face of the enemy.
The Cross of Gallantry was instituted by Arthur V on the 2 October 1972, when it replaced the imperial-era awards as part of the general overhaul of the New Ingerland honours system. Since it was established, the Cross has been awarded just sixteen times. Like all of New Ingerland's medals and honours, the sale of any vestments and accoutrements relating to the Cross of Gallantry is barred by law.
History
Creation
The award was created by the King on the 6 March 1972 to replace the imperial awards for bravery and gallantry that had been used previously. The Letters Patent declared that the award would be open to both military personnel and civilians and could be awarded posthumously.
In his diary entry of the same day, the King wrote: "It is my intention that those people who risk their lives for the well being of others, in circumstances of great peril, should be so rewarded with a medal that forever recognises their gallantry and courage above themselves".
Description
The Cross of Gallantry is a straight arm silver cross, with a badge featuring the Saxon Stead, surrounded by the words GALLANTRY AND COURAGE. It is ensigned with the Crown of New Ingerland. Recipients are entitled to the post nominal letters CG. Bars are awarded to the Gallantry Cross in recognition of the performance of further acts of bravery meriting the award, although none have yet been awarded.
Recipients
Since the medal was created in 1972, it has been awarded just sixteen times. Of the 16 individuals who received original awards, 6 have been posthumous.