| Elizabeth Cross | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Type | Commemorative emblem |
| 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 |
| 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. |
| Presented by | the United Kingdom |
| Eligibility | Member of the British Armed Forces killed in action or died of wounds caused by military actions |
| Status | Currently awarded |
| Established | 1 July 2009 |
| First awarded | 18 August 2009 |
| Total awarded posthumously | All awards are posthumous |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | N/A |
| Equivalent | N/A |
| Next (lower) | N/A |
The Elizabeth Cross is a form of recognition[1] given to the recognised next of kin of members of the British Armed Forces who have died on operations, or as a result of an act of terrorism since 1 January 1948, after the Second World War.[2][3] It bears the name of Queen Elizabeth II.
- ^ "No. 59144". The London Gazette. 31 July 2009. pp. 13209–13210.
- ^ "Elizabeth Cross Honours Families of Fallen Troops". Ministry of Defence. 1 July 2009. Archived from the original on 4 July 2009. Retrieved 1 July 2009.
- ^ "Bereaved Service families to be awarded Elizabeth Cross". The Daily Telegraph. 1 July 2009.