King's Gallantry Medal
| King's Gallantry Medal | |
|---|---|
Obverse and reverse images of the KGM | |
| Type | Bravery decoration |
| Awarded for | "… exemplary acts of bravery." |
| Description | Silver disk, 36mm diameter |
| Presented by | United Kingdom |
| Eligibility | British and Commonwealth |
| Post-nominals | KGM |
| Status | Currently awarded |
| Established | 20 June 1974 |
| Final award | 2024 Special Honours |
| Total | QGM: 1,101 including 19 bars to March 2023; KGM: 6 |
| Total awarded posthumously | QGM: 42; KGM: 0 |
Ribbon bar Silver rosette signifies a second award | |
| Order of Wear | |
| Next (higher) | Colonial Police Medal for Gallantry |
| Next (lower) | Royal Victorian Medal |
The King's Gallantry Medal (KGM), formerly the Queen's Gallantry Medal (QGM), is a United Kingdom decoration awarded for exemplary acts of bravery where the services were not so outstanding as to merit the George Medal, but above the level required for the King's Commendation for Bravery.