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Post by Administrator on Oct 27, 2013 1:25:13 GMT
The Elizabeth Cross ?This prestigious award is awarded to families of personnel who died on operations or as a result of terrorist attack on or after 1st January 1948. This includes families of merchant seafarers. New to me, will endeavour to find out more. K. LINK
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Post by Administrator on Oct 27, 2013 13:56:16 GMT
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Elizabeth Cross:Awarded by United Kingdom Type Commemorative emblem Eligibility Member of the British Armed Forces killed in action or died of wounds caused by military actions Awarded for Granted to the next of kin of servicemen and women who died during operations or were killed as the result of terrorist action since the Second World War Status Currently awarded Description Cross made of hallmarked silver carrying the rose of England, the Scottish thistle, the Irish shamrock, and the Welsh daffodil. The centre bears the crowned cypher of Queen Elizabeth II. The cross is backed by a representation of a laurel wreath. Statistics: Established 1 July 2009 First awarded 18 August 2009 Awards All awards are posthumous The Elizabeth Cross is a commemorative emblem given to the recognised next of kin of members of the British Armed Forces killed in action or as a result of a terrorist attack after the Second World War. It bears the name of the current British monarch, Queen Elizabeth II. LINK |
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Post by Administrator on Oct 30, 2013 17:06:56 GMT
The Queen's Broadcast to the Armed Forces:On 1 July 2009, Her Majesty spoke to members of the Armed Forces around the world as she announced the introduction of the Elizabeth Cross, a special emblem and scroll which will be presented to the next of kin of servicemen and women who have given their lives during operations. LINK
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