000 Military Medals were awarded and 177 first bars and one second bar

This is the version of the medal awarded from 1954 onwards

resembling an oversized penny coin

It is at a level below the Conspicuous Gallantry Cross and is at the equivalent level to the Military Cross (for exemplary gallantry on land) and the Distinguished Flying Cross (for exemplary gallantry in the air)

Bust of Isambard Kingdom Brunel made in British Gypsum Plaster

Royal Navy Long Service full size Medal GV Admirals Uniform Category_World War I 000 Military Medals were awardedInstituted on 24th August 1831. This version was the first type awarded during George V's reign. The qualifying period was 15 years. A bar for an additional period of 15 years was instituted by George V