| King's Commendation for Brave Conduct (1939–52) Queen's Commendation for Brave Conduct (1952–94) | |
|---|---|
 1943–45: Badge for civilian recipients  .png) From 1946: civil and military ribbon devices | |
| Type | Commendation |
| Awarded for | Gallantry entailing risk to life and meriting national recognition |
| Description | Certificate / Pin back badge / Ribbon device |
| Presented by | United Kingdom and Commonwealth |
| Eligibility | Both service personnel and civilians |
| Status | Discontinued 1994. Replaced by Queen's Commendation for Bravery |
| Established | 1939 |
| Last awarded | 1994 |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Queen's Gallantry Medal |
| Equivalent | King's/Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service in the Air |
The Queen's Commendation for Brave Conduct, formerly the King's Commendation for Brave Conduct, acknowledged brave acts by both civilians and members of the armed services in both war and peace, for gallantry not in the presence of an enemy. Established by King George VI in 1939, the award was discontinued in 1994 on the institution of the Queen's Commendation for Bravery.
It represented the lowest level of bravery award in the British honours system, alongside a mention in despatches. There is no entitlement to post-nominal letters.[1]