Elizabeth Cross
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The Elizabeth Cross is a form of recognition[1] given to the recognised next of kin of members of the British Armed Forces killed in action or as a result of a terrorist attack after the Second World War.[2][3] It bears the name of Queen Elizabeth II.
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Elizabeth Cross | |
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Type | Commemorative emblem |
Awarded for | Granted to the next of kin of servicemen and women who died during operations or were killed as the result of terrorist action since the Second World War |
Description | Cross made of hallmarked silver carrying the rose of England, the Scottish thistle, the Irish shamrock, and the Welsh daffodil. The centre bears the crowned cypher of Queen Elizabeth II. The cross is backed by a representation of a laurel wreath. |
Presented by | the United Kingdom |
Eligibility | Member of the British Armed Forces killed in action or died of wounds caused by military actions |
Status | Currently awarded |
Established | 1 July 2009; 14 years ago (2009-07-01) |
First awarded | 18 August 2009 |
Total awarded posthumously | All awards are posthumous |
Precedence | |
Next (higher) | N/A |
Equivalent | N/A |
Next (lower) | N/A |
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