Bronze Cross
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| Bronze Cross | |
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| Awarded by the Republic of the Philippines | |
| Type | Medal |
| Eligibility | Military Personnel |
| Awarded for | Acts of heroism involving the risk of life but not involving actual combat with an enemy. |
| Status | Currently Awarded |
| Description | The medal is a cross in gold. A wreath consisting of two tendrils of green laurels leaves is tied at the center base and superimposed the flanges of the cross. A golden bar superimposes the horizontal flanges of the cross on it engraved the word "Bravery".
The Cross symbolizes risk of life and sacrifice, and the wreath stands for honor which the awardee deserves. The ribbon has a red stripe in the center; and both extremes blue, white and blue white stripes are interlined toward the center. |
| Statistics | |
| Established | 1986 |
| First awarded | 1986 |
| Last awarded | Ongoing |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Distinguished Navy Cross |
| Next (lower) | Kagitingan sa Barangay |
 Service Ribbon |
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This is 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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