Gold Cross
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| Gold Cross | |
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| Awarded by the Republic of the Philippines | |
| Type | Medal |
| Eligibility | Military Personnel |
| Awarded for | Gallantry in Action not warranting a Distinguished Conduct Star |
| Status | Currently Awarded |
| Description | The medal has the profile of Manuel L. Quezon in the golden relief placed in the center of a depressed blue disc which is encircled by a garland consisting of laurel leaves in gold, superimposing the cross. The conventionalized cross is in gold with sharp edges at the end of its flange with ridges sloping on both edges and center. The grooved border is in gold and placed in between the flanges slightly below the level of the garland. The metal loop is in gold fixed at the top flange of the cross.
The head of Manuel L. Quezon stands for achievement worthy of a presidential endeavor and the blue background represents sincerity and devotion to duty; the garland stands for honor; the golden cross symbolizes the risks of life and sacrifices; and the grooved border signifies shining performance. The ribbon is light blue with three small vertical lines at the center. |
| Statistics | |
| Established | 1986 |
| First awarded | 1986 |
| Last awarded | Ongoing |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Distinguished Service Star |
| Same | Silver Star |
| Next (lower) | Philippine Legion of Honor |
| Related | Silver Star |
 Service Ribbon |
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The Gold Cross is awarded by the Chief of Staff, Armed Forces of the Philippines, Area Command and Major Service Commanders to military personnel of the AFP for gallantry in action not warranting the award of the Distinguished Conduct Star.
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