Bronze Cross
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| Awarded by the Kingdom of the Netherlands | |
| Type | Cross |
| Eligibility | Military Personnel, merchant navy and civilians in the resistance |
| Awarded for | Acts of courage and leadership in the face of the enemy. |
| Campaign | World War II and later campaigns |
| Status | Currently awarded |
| Description | The medal is a bronze cross pattée. A wreath consisting of tendrils of oak and laurel leaves is tied around the royal cypher. |
| Clasps | none; if the cross is awarded again a large Arabic golden figure "2" or "3" is attached to the ribbon. |
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| First awarded | 11 June 1940 |
| Last awarded | Ongoing; last award was made in 2002 in Cambodia |
| Total awarded | 3,498 |
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Posthumous awards are possible |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | The Bronze Lion and the Military Order of William |
| Same | none |
| Next (lower) | Cross of Merit |
The Bronze Cross may refer to either:
- The Bronze Cross of the Netherlands; or
- The Bronze Cross of the Philippines; or
- The Bronze Cross certification of the Royal Life Saving Society of Canada.
[edit] The Netherlands
The Bronze Cross of the Kingdom of the Netherlands (Dutch: "Het Bronzen Kruis") was instituted on 11 June 1940 by Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands while she was residing in London during the German occupation of the Netherlands. The cross is the second highest Dutch award for bravery after the Military Order of William.
Several British, American, Canadian and Polish soldiers are among the 3,498 recipients of the Bronze Cross that is awarded by Royal Decree.
[edit] The Philippines
| Bronze Cross | |
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| Awarded by the Republic of the Philippines | |
| Type | Medal |
| Eligibility | Military Personnel |
| Awarded for | Acts of heroism involving the risk of life but not involving actual combat with an enemy. |
| Status | Currently Awarded |
| Description | The medal is a cross in gold. A wreath consisting of two tendrils of green laurel leaves is tied at the center base and superimposed on the flanges of the cross. A golden bar is superimposed over the horizontal flanges of the cross, and on it is engraved the word "Bravery".
The Bronze Cross symbolizes risk of life and sacrifice, and the wreath stands for the honour that the awardee deserves. The ribbon has a red stripe in the center; and both extremes are blue, white and blue white stripes are interlined toward the center. |
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| Established | 1986 |
| First awarded | 1986 |
| Last awarded | Ongoing |
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| Next (higher) | Distinguished Navy Cross |
| Next (lower) | Kagitingan sa Barangay |
 Service Ribbon |
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This decoration is awarded by the Chief of Staff, AFP Commanders of Major Services, AFPWSSUs, Area Commands, Division/Brigade or their equivalent in the PAF and in the PN to military and civilian personnel of the AFP and Armed Forces of friendly foreign nations for heroism not involving actual conflict with an enemy.
The performance or acts of heroism must involve risk of life under conditions other than those of conflict with the enemy.
[edit] Royal Life Saving Society of Canada certification
This certification in water rescue is the mainstay of the lifesaving training offered in Canada. With Bronze Cross and a first aid certification, one can be an assistant lifeguard. It is required before taking National Lifeguard Service, the Canadian lifeguard certification.
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