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Military Cross (MC)
TERMS
The Military Cross can be awarded to commissioned officers of
the substantive rank of Captain or below (therefore acting and
temporary Majors are eligible) or Warrant Officers for distinguished
and meritorious services in battle. In 1920, the terms were altered
to clearly state the award was for gallant and distinguished services
in action and that naval and air force officers could be awarded
the cross for gallant and distinguished services on the ground.
DESCRIPTION
A plain silver cross, 1.75 inches across.
OBVERSE
On each arm of the cross is an Imperial Crown and in the centre
of the cross is the Imperial and Royal Cypher of the reigning
sovereign (GV, GVI, or EIIR).
REVERSE
The reverse is plain with the year of the award engraved on the
lower arm.
MOUNTING
The ring welded to the top of the cross is joined to the plain
straight suspender ring by a small ring (3 rings).
RIBBON
A watered white ribbon (1.375" wide), with a central purple
stripe (0.5" wide).
DATES
The Military Cross was established on 28 December 1915.
ISSUED
A total of 3,727 have gone to Canadians, with 324 first bars and
18 second bars.
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