The MBE: Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire

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and sacrifice of those who helped liberate Western Europe during the final and decisive phase of the Second World War

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

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Military Cross GVI Category_Miniature Bars The MBE: Member of theThe 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.