The George Cross (GC) is second in the order of wear in the United Kingdom honours system

The North West Frontier Clasp 1936-37 for the India General Service Medal

unlike its Naval counterpart

How many Memorial Plaques were issued

4+ awards were decorated by a gilt rosette

Miniature Meritorious Service Medal EIIR Version:CIIIR King Charles III The George Cross (GC) isThe miniature Meritorious Service Medal EIIR. By Royal Warrant of February 2002 the maximum number of awards was amended to 201 and the qualifying period reduced to 20 years. The annual allocation of awards is now: Royal Navy (49) Royal Marines (3) Army (89) and RAF (60). The medal is identical for all three services.