Instituted 20th June 1974 for acts of exemplary acts of bravery. Although intended primarily for civilians, it is awarded to members of the armed forces for actions which would not be deemed suitable for a military decoration.
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Instituted in October 1993 as part of the decision to remove distinctions of rank in awards for bravery this decoration replaced the DSO for gallantry as well as the Conspicuous Gallantry Medal and the Distinguished Conduct Medal.
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