Bronze Cross Medal

Bronze Cross Medal
TypeMilitary decoration
Awarded forHeroic actions involving risk of life, under conditions not warranting the Gold Cross Medal[1]
Country Philippines
Presented bythe Armed Forces of the Philippines
EligibilityCivilian and military personnel of the Armed Forces of the Philippines
StatusCurrently Awarded
Bronze Cross Medal ribbon bar
Precedence
Next (higher)Silver Cross
Next (lower)Silver Wing Medal

The Bronze Cross Medal[2] is a single grade military decoration of the Armed Forces of the Philippines which is awarded for "heroism involving risk of life" under conditions not warranting the award of the Gold Cross Medal. It may be awarded for: 1) voluntary action in the face of great danger above and beyond the call of duty; or 2) other deeds evidenced by extraordinary bravery not involving direct combat with the enemy.

It is awarded by the Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), the commanders of Philippine Army, Philippine Navy (PN), and Philippine Air Force (PAF), AFP wide Support Services Units, Area Commands, division and brigade commanders and their equivalent in the PAF and the PN. Those eligible for the medal are military and civilian personnel of the AFP. Members of the armed forces of allied countries may also be honored by the award of the Bronze Cross Medal if they meet the award criteria.[1]

  1. ^ a b "Awards and Decorations". [Philippine Air Force Official Website]. Archived from the original on 2011-04-04. Retrieved 2012-07-17.
  2. ^ The AFP Adjutant General, AFP Awards and Decorations Handbook, 1997, OTAG, p. 29.