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The '''Military Cross''' ('''MC''') is a military decoration awarded by [[Vionna-Frankenlisch]] to officers and other ranks of the [[Imperial Vionna-Frankenlischian Army|Imperial Army]]. | The '''Military Cross''' ('''MC''') is a military decoration awarded by [[Vionna-Frankenlisch]] to officers and other ranks of the [[Imperial Vionna-Frankenlischian Army|Imperial Army]]. Established in 1900, the Military Cross has been awarded to Imperial servicemen in every Vionna-Frankenlischian conflict since its inception. It is a '''Third Order''' award, with the [[King's Cross (Vionna-Frankenlisch)|King's Cross]] ('''2nd'''), and the [[Cross of Romulus]] ('''1st''') taking precedence. | ||
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 Imperial Army of any rank. The Military Cross has also been awarded to officers of allied and Commonwealth armies for service alongside Imperial forces. Since 1911, the Military Cross has also been awarded posthumously. | |||
Latest revision as of 16:32, 5 September 2022
| Military Cross | |
|---|---|
 Military Cross | |
| Type | Military decoration |
| Awarded for | "Conspicuous gallantry in the face of the enemy" |
| Status | Currently awarded |
| Description | Obverse: Straight armed silver cross, medal cypher in centre Reverse: plain |
| Statistics | |
| Established | 1900 |
| Order of Wear | |
| Next (higher) | King's Cross |
| Next (lower) | Campaign Medal |
   without bar, and with one and two bars | |
The Military Cross (MC) is a military decoration awarded by Vionna-Frankenlisch to officers and other ranks of the Imperial Army. Established in 1900, the Military Cross has been awarded to Imperial servicemen in every Vionna-Frankenlischian conflict since its inception. It is a Third Order award, with the King's Cross (2nd), and the Cross of Romulus (1st) taking precedence.
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 Imperial Army of any rank. The Military Cross has also been awarded to officers of allied and Commonwealth armies for service alongside Imperial forces. Since 1911, the Military Cross has also been awarded posthumously.