More Tea: New Bling for the 90s
Sep 15, 2021•7 min
Episode description
1993 saw a big shake up to Britain’s military honours. A new look established equality across the ranks and a new medal filled a void in the hierarchy of gallantry. In this episode medal expert Mark Smith introduces Darren to the Conspicuous Gallantry Cross. They’re very rare, on account of the medal’s relative youth, and the circumstances for which they can be awarded. Nevertheless, Mark has a remarkable story of a deserving recipient.
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