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According to Wikipedia the Free Online Encyclopedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Cross); The George Cross (GC) is the highest civil decoration of the United Kingdom, and also holds, or has held, that status in many of the other countries of the Commonwealth of Nations. The GC is the civilian counterpart of the Victoria Cross (VC) and the highest gallantry award for civilians as well as for military personnel in actions which are not in the face of the enemy or for which purely military honours would not normally be granted. The George Cross, which may be awarded posthumously, is granted in recognition of "acts of the greatest heroism or of the most conspicuous courage in circumstances of extreme danger." The cross is primarily a civilian award; however the George Cross may be awarded to military personnel for gallant conduct which is not in the face of the enemy. As the Warrant states: The Cross is intended primarily for civilians and award in Our military services is to be confined to actions for which purely military Honours are not normally granted.
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What is the law regarding flying the George Cross from vehicles?
[I hope a contributor from the UK can add to this question] The George Cross is the highest civilian decoration that can be awarded by the United Kingdom. As of 1943, in accordance with the George Cross (Restriction of Use) Ordinance, it is unlawful to use the George Cross or an imitation of it or the words George Cross, for the purposes of trade or business without the authorisation of the Prime Minister. However, whether or not its use is restricted to other decorative uses or display is unknown by this contributor, although it would seem to follow, that only those to whom it was awarded would have the authorization to display it. See below link:
Was Dorie Miller awarded the Medal of Honor?
No he was not, but he did get awarded the navy cross which is the secord highest medal in the navy. Sincerly Reaper7924 To make it confusing, when Miller was awarded the Navy Cross it was the third highest decoration. The Distinguished Service Cross was second. After WWII the order was changed. Some historians contend that had Miller been white, he would have been awarded the Medal of Honor.
Why would someone be awarded a penalty kick?
coz they are dived in the box
Did Winston Churchill receive a Victoria Cross?
No, although there was speculation that for his actions twice under fire, he would be awarded a Victoria Cross, this never happened.
Why would someone dying receive comfort from a cross?
The comfort isn't in the actual cross. It is in what it represents
What is the opposite of cross?
The opposite of the verb to cross is not to cross. Where it means to cross (betray) someone, the opposite would be to abet, assist, or support.The opposite of cross (cranky, in bad spirits) could be cheerful, happy, or amiable.
Who gave Hitler the Iron Cross?
Hugo Guttmann, A German-Jewish Officer and veteran of the Great War. He would later put in and award Hitler the Iron Cross which was only awarded to non enlistment personal in the German Army.
What is the highest civillian award in the UK?
The George Cross is the highest civilian award for Gallantary. The Victoria Cross is only given to the military in times of war. Other awards include Knighthoods etc which many would consider an even higher award.
Why would you get the Distinguished Flying Cross award?
The Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) is awarded for aerial heroism. The act "must involve voluntary action in the face of danger and be well above the actions performed by others engaged in similar flight operations".
Why would someone cross breed plants and animals?
Because if you cross animals you can end up with a really funky pet. If you cross plants it might make them prettier. But I'm not sure about that one.
In soccer if someone headers a ball in to the opponets hand and it goes in is it a goal even if it is not intensional?
If it was handled by a defender, deliberately or not, the goal would be awarded. If it was deliberate, there could be consequences for the defender, either a caution or a send off. If it was deliberately handled by an attacker, no goal would be awarded and the restart would be a direct free kick for the defense.
What would one find on the flag of England?
The red cross of the English flag is from Middle Ages. English flag does not have official status as it is part of United Kingdom. The red cross printed on a white background presents St George's Cross.
