Queen's Commendation for Brave Conduct

King's Commendation for Brave Conduct
(1939–52)
Queen's Commendation for Brave Conduct
(1952–94)

1943–45: Badge for civilian recipients
From 1946: civil and military ribbon devices
TypeCommendation
Awarded forGallantry entailing risk to life and meriting national recognition
DescriptionCertificate / Pin back badge / Ribbon device
Presented byUnited Kingdom and Commonwealth
EligibilityBoth service personnel and civilians
StatusDiscontinued 1994. Replaced by Queen's Commendation for Bravery
Established1939
Last awarded1994
Precedence
Next (higher)Queen's Gallantry Medal
EquivalentKing'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]

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