The George Cross is second in the order of wear in the United Kingdom honours system .
Is the highest gallantry award for civilians , as well as for members of the armed forces in actions for which purely military honours would not normally be granted .
The George Cross is second in the order of wear in the United Kingdom honours system and is the highest gallantry award for civilians , as well as for members of the armed forces in actions for which purely military honours would not normally be granted .