Military Cross
The Military Cross (MC) is the third-level (second-level pre-1993) military decoration awarded to officers and (since 1993) other ranks of the British Armed Forces, and formerly awarded to officers of other Commonwealth countries.
| Military Cross | |
|---|---|
Military Cross | |
| Type | Military decoration |
| Awarded for | ... gallantry during active operations against the enemy. |
| Description | Obverse: Straight armed silver cross, Royal Cypher in centre Reverse: plain |
| Presented by | United Kingdom and Commonwealth |
| Eligibility | British, (and formerly) Commonwealth and allied forces |
| Status | active |
| Established | 28 December 1914 |
| First awarded | 1 January 1915 to 98 officers and warrant officers. |
| Total | Including further awards: George V: c. 43,500 George VI: over 11,500 Elizabeth II: c. 750 |
| Total recipients | 52,000+ |
Military Cross ribbon: without bar, and with one and two bars | |
| Order of Wear | |
| Next (higher) | Conspicuous Gallantry Cross |
| Next (lower) | Distinguished Flying Cross |
| Related | Military Medal |
The MC is granted in recognition of "an act or acts of exemplary gallantry during active operations against the enemy on land" to all members of the British Armed Forces of any rank. In 1979, Queen Elizabeth II approved a proposal that a number of awards, including the Military Cross, could be recommended posthumously.
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