George Cross
The George Cross (GC) is the highest civilian award for bravery, and ranks as second only to the Victoria Cross. It may be awarded to members of the armed forces for acts of heroism not in the presence of the enemy. A miniature of this award is also worn in undress.
- Trooper Christopher Finney, The Blues and Royals, October 2003
- Captain Peter Allen Norton, The Royal Logistic Corps, March 2006
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Famous quotes containing the word cross:
“But soft, behold! lo where it comes again!
I’ll cross it though it blast me. Stay, illusion!”
—William Shakespeare (1564–1616)