History

The Burma Gallantry Medal was instituted by King George VI in 1940 by Royal Warrant, but it was discontinued a short time later in 1948 after the establishment of Burmese independence.

The Medal was awarded to Commissioned Officers, Non-Commissioned Officers, and enlisted men of the Burma Army, the Burma frontier force, the Burma military police, the Burma Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve Force, and the Burma Auxiliary Air Force in recognition of acts of gallantry performed during service.

It could be awarded multiple times to the same recipient, in which case a bar clasp was worn on the ribbon to denote each additional award. A silver rosette was worn on the ribbon when worn alone.

All recipients were entitled to a monetary award payable each month for life. The Medal was issued named.

There may be additional versions that differ in size.