Gallantry
Meanings and phrases
n.
- the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle); heroism; valor; valour; valorousness; valiance; valiancy
- courtesy towards women; chivalry; politesse
- polite attentiveness to women
E.g.
- He was the first Naval officer to be awarded the Maha Vir Chakra award for gallantry in the 1971 war.
- Crosses of Naval Merit Crosses of Naval Merit () are a Spanish military award for gallantry or merit in war or peace.
- Laureate Plate of Madrid The Laureate Badge of Madrid () was the highest military award for gallantry of the Second Spanish Republic.
E.g.
- The citation said that it was awarded for: "For conspicuous gallantry in action.
- Citation: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at risk of life above and beyond the call of duty.
- It is awarded for acts of great heroism or conspicuous gallantry in action in circumstances of great peril.
E.g.
- Citation: For gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty.
- Citation: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at risk of life above and beyond the call of duty.
- Citation: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty in action with the enemy.
E.g.
- It recognises acts of gallantry in action in hazardous circumstances.
- He was slightly wounded and received the Silver Star for gallantry in action.
- The citation said that it was awarded for: "For conspicuous gallantry in action.