Prior to this change

Die-struck metal construction

Made in Britain using original production methods

it also became available to Army and RAF officers serving aboard naval vessels

The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire was instituted in 1917

Military Cross GVI Miniature gsm ni Prior to this changeThe miniature Military Cross awarded across all ranks of the RN, RM, Army, and RAF in recognition of exemplary gallantry during active operations against the enemy on land. A silver bar ornamented by the Crown may be issued to MC holders performing a further act of such gallantry which would have merited award of the MC. Instituted in 1914, the Military Cross was issued for gallantry in presence of the enemy to warrant and junior officers of the Army