Gold Cross (Philippines)
The Gold Cross Medal (GCM) is a decoration of the Armed Forces of the Philippines which recognizes gallantry in action.[1] It is the fourth highest military award of the Philippines.[2] It is awarded by the Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, or other senior commanders, to members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines for gallantry in action not warranting the award of the Distinguished Conduct Star.[3]
| Gold Cross Medal | |
|---|---|
 Medal and Ribbon of the AFP Gold Cross. | |
| Type | Decoration |
| Awarded for | gallantry in action not warranting the award of the Distinguished Conduct Star |
| Country | Philippines |
| Presented by |  Philippines |
| Eligibility | members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines |
| Motto | For Bravery |
| Status | Currently awarded |
 Ribbon Bar of the AFP Gold Cross Medal. | |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Distinguished Service Star |
| Next (lower) | Distinguished Aviation Cross Distinguished Navy Cross |
Description of the award
The award is a golden Maltese cross with a grooved border in between the arms of the cross. In the center of the cross, in the gold relief, is a left facing profile of Manuel L. Quezon on a dark blue disc. The disc is encircled by a wreath of laurel leaves in gold, superimposed on the cross. The metal loop is in gold fixed at the top arm of the cross. The cross is suspended from a ribbon of light blue with three thin vertical white lines in the center of the ribbon.[4]
References
Citations
- The AFP Adjutant General, AFP Awards and Decorations Handbook, 1997, OTAG, p. 17.
- "Decorations". Armed Forces of the Philippines. Archived from the original on 2008-04-19. Retrieved 2011-05-17.
- "Awards and Decorations". Philippine Air Force. Archived from the original on 2011-04-03. Retrieved 2011-05-17.
- "Gold Cross". Armed Forces of the Philippines. Retrieved 2011-05-17.
Bibliography
- The AFP Adjutant General, AFP Awards and Decorations Handbook, 1995, 1997, OTAG.