George Cross (GC) World War One The Military Cross (MC) is

The Military Cross (MC) is the third-level (second-level pre-1993) military decoration awarded to officers and (since 1993) other ranks of the British Armed Forces and formerly awarded to officers of other Commonwealth countries

to be awarded to citizens of the Commonwealth for both non-operational military and certain types of civilian war service during World War Two

so sizing and colours will vary slightly

in any event likely published soon after the Norwegian campaign and certainly during the war given the images of the Fuhrer in the book

The MIC does not state this

George Cross (GC) World War One The Military Cross (MC) isReproduction George Cross awarded for gallantry in the field. This medal is a reproduction of the full size medal, cast in a zinc alloy and nickel plated. The original medal was solid silver. The medal is ideal to help create a tribute to a family member who served and saves having priceless originals on display for anyone to see. We also have a selection of other medals for sale, both reproduction and original medals.