Distinguished Navy Cross

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Distinguished Navy Cross

Awarded by the Republic of the Philippines
Type	Medal
Eligibility	Military Personnel
Awarded for	Gallantry in Action while serving with the Philippine Navy or Naval Unit
Status	Currently Awarded
Description	The medal has the replica of sea lion holding at a dagger in its right hand and sampaguita in the left, wholly superimposed on the anchor in relief and in gold. Encircling the blue disc is a garland consisting of laurel leaves superimposing the cross which is in gold with sharp edges at the end of its flange. The grooved border is in gold and placed between the flanges below the level of the garland. The sea lion over an anchor is the national symbol of the sea-borne people; Sampaguita stands for dignify; the navy blue background is for sincerity and devotion; the garland for gallantry; the golden cross stands for risk of life and sacrifice; and the grooved border stands for signing performance. The ribbon has three white stripes in the center interlined alternately against the light blue background.
Statistics
Established	1986
First awarded	1986
Last awarded	Ongoing
Total awarded	47
Distinct recipients	47
Precedence
Next (higher)	Distinguished Aviation Cross
Same	Navy Cross
Next (lower)	Bronze Cross
Related	Navy Cross
Service Ribbon

This is awarded by the Chief of Staff, AFP Area Command and Major Service Commanders to military personnel of the AFP who are serving in any capacity with the Philippine Navy, for distinguished heroism and extraordinary achievement while participating in naval operations.

To justify the award of heroism, the deed must be evidenced by voluntary action in the face of great danger above beyond the call of duty, for extraordinary achievement, the deed must be so exceptional.