bigjarofwasps Posted July 5, 2009 Posted July 5, 2009 Hi Guys,Thought this might be of interest...............http://www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/DefenceF...nitionAward.htm
Paul R Posted July 5, 2009 Posted July 5, 2009 It looks like it is... I really think that they did a great job on this award, although it's application seems to be limited to military deaths due to terrorism. I really like the look!
JPL Posted July 5, 2009 Posted July 5, 2009 It looks like it is... I really think that they did a great job on this award, although it's application seems to be limited to military deaths due to terrorism. I really like the look!Yes, looks really nice. Obviously based on the Canadian Memorial Cross as can be seen here:http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhr-ddhr/c...-eng.asp?ref=MCJean-Paul
The Monkey God Posted July 6, 2009 Posted July 6, 2009 Hopefully they take it one stage further and have something for all the guys that are being wounded!
Paul R Posted July 7, 2009 Posted July 7, 2009 Hopefully they take it one stage further and have something for all the guys that are being wounded!I agree with that. Does the British Army still award wound stripes, at least?
JPL Posted July 7, 2009 Posted July 7, 2009 Hopefully they take it one stage further and have something for all the guys that are being wounded!Since they copied the Canadian Memorial Cross, they could also copy the Canadian Sacrifice Medal, which is still on hold due to an ongoing review of who should qualify for this new medal.Here is the link: http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhr-ddhr/c...-eng.asp?ref=SMJean-Paul
bigjarofwasps Posted July 8, 2009 Author Posted July 8, 2009 Since they copied the Canadian Memorial Cross, they could also copy the Canadian Sacrifice Medal, which is still on hold due to an ongoing review of who should qualify for this new medal.Here is the link: http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhr-ddhr/c...-eng.asp?ref=SMJean-PaulIts a hot topic of debate, the awards that the Queen as okey for commonwealth troops, but not for her own (as it were)...
Megan Posted October 2, 2010 Posted October 2, 2010 (edited) It has just been announced that Her Majesty The Queen has authorised the wearing of the Elizabeth Cross in uniform. It may be pinned on the wearer's right side above the breast pocket. (Source: October 2010 issue of Soldier magazine) Edited October 2, 2010 by Megan
paddywhack Posted October 2, 2010 Posted October 2, 2010 It has just been announced that Her Majesty The Queen has authorised the wearing of the Elizabeth Cross in uniform. It may be pinned on the wearer's right side above the breast pocket. (Source: October 2010 issue of Soldier magazine) so is it to be awarded for death?if so how is then is it to be worn???by next of kin?
Megan Posted October 3, 2010 Posted October 3, 2010 The Elizabeth Cross is bestowed upon the next-of-kin of service personnel killed on active service. Unlike the various 'Memorial Crosses' bestowed by Canada, NZ, etc., it is not automatically given to the mother and/or wife of the individual killed, each service member can nominate which family members they wish. Hence a recipient may be themselves serving, and so have a uniform on which to pin the Elizabeth Cross.
Chris Boonzaier Posted October 3, 2010 Posted October 3, 2010 A fantastic looking medal... It looks like the british are slowly turning back to taste and quality.
bigjarofwasps Posted December 17, 2023 Author Posted December 17, 2023 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-66900561.amp Appreciate that this article is a few months old now. But formal confirmation that the Elizabeth Cross is to be extended to fallen Police Officers, is expected to be announced very shortly.
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