Military Cross (UK)

GPTKB entity

Statements (29)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:military_decoration
gptkbp:awardedBy all ranks (since 1993)
officers (originally)
gptkbp:awardedFor gallantry during active operations against the enemy
gptkbp:awardYear gptkb:First_World_War
gptkb:Second_World_War
subsequent conflicts
gptkbp:country gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkbp:eligibility Commonwealth forces
British Armed Forces personnel
gptkbp:established 28 December 1914
gptkbp:firstAwarded 1914
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Military Cross (UK)
gptkbp:inscription For Gallantry
gptkbp:material silver
gptkbp:orderOfWear above Distinguished Flying Cross
below Distinguished Service Order
gptkbp:postNominals MC
gptkbp:presentedBy British monarch
gptkbp:relatedAward gptkb:Distinguished_Conduct_Medal
gptkb:Medal_of_Honor
gptkb:Distinguished_Service_Order
gptkbp:ribbonColor white with purple stripes
gptkbp:shape gptkb:cross_pattée
gptkbp:status currently awarded
gptkbp:type gptkb:military_decoration
gptkbp:website https://www.gov.uk/guidance/medals-campaigns-descriptions-and-eligibility
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Charles_Nungesser
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7