| Distinguished Conduct Medal | |
|---|---|
 Queen Victoria version | |
| Type | Military decoration for bravery |
| Awarded for | Gallantry in the field |
| Country |  United Kingdom |
| Presented by | the Monarch of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland |
| Eligibility | Other ranks |
| Post-nominals | DCM |
| Status | Discontinued in 1993 |
| Established | 4 December 1854 |
| First awarded | 1855 |
| Last awarded | 1993 |
| Total | 30,200+[1] |
  Ribbon bar without and with rosette to indicate award of a bar | |
| Order of Wear | |
| Next (higher) | Air Force Cross |
| Equivalent | Distinguished Conduct Medal (Natal) |
| Next (lower) | Conspicuous Gallantry Medal |
| Related | Distinguished Service Order |
The Distinguished Conduct Medal was a decoration established in 1854 by Queen Victoria for gallantry in the field by other ranks of the British Army. It is the oldest British award for gallantry and was a second level military decoration, ranking below the Victoria Cross, until it was discontinued in 1993 when it was replaced by the Conspicuous Gallantry Cross. The medal was also awarded to non-commissioned military personnel of other Commonwealth Dominions and Colonies.[2][3][4]
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- ^ Veterans Affairs Canada – Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) (Access date 19 May 2015)
- ^ New Zealand Defence Force – British Commonwealth Gallantry, Meritorious and Distinguished Service Awards – The Distinguished Conduct Medal Archived 27 June 2015 at the Wayback Machine (Access date 19 May 2015)