Bronze Cross (Philippines)

Bronze Cross (Philippines)

Infobox Military Award
name=Bronze Cross


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awarded_by=the Republic of the Philippines
type=Medal
eligibility=Military Personnel
for=Acts of heroism involving the risk of life but not involving actual combat with an enemy.
campaign=
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_award=1986
last_award=Ongoing
total=
posthumous=
recipients=
individual=
higher=Distinguished Navy Cross
same=
lower=Kagitingan sa Barangay
related=


caption2=Service Ribbon
The Bronze Cross is a decoration 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.


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