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    The Elizabeth Cross is a form of recognition given to the recognised next of kin of members of the British Armed Forces who have died on operations, or...
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    Forces of any rank. In 1979, Queen Elizabeth II approved a proposal that a number of awards, including the Military Cross, could be recommended posthumously...
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  • Malta, a flag bearing the cross Soham rail disaster – 2 June 1944 The Victoria Cross and George Cross Association Elizabeth Cross PDSA Gold Medal – seen...
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    Order appointed by Elizabeth II (1978–2002) List of knights and dames grand cross of the Royal Victorian Order appointed by Elizabeth II (2003–2022) List...
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    Sergeant Stephen McConnell, Military Cross Ranger Alan William Owens, Military Cross Up to May 2010, 32 Elizabeth Cross and Memorial Scrolls have been issued...
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    The Victoria Cross (VC) is the highest and most prestigious decoration of the British decorations system. It is awarded for valour "in the presence of...
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    Elizabeth II (Elizabeth Alexandra Mary; 21 April 1926 – 8 September 2022) was Queen of the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth realms from 6 February...
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    upwards, the whole set about with the sword belt, all gilt. In 1974, Queen Elizabeth II issued a further warrant authorising the wearing on appropriate occasions...
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    The Conspicuous Gallantry Cross (CGC) is a second level military decoration of the British Armed Forces. Created in 1993 and first awarded in 1995, it...
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  • Living individual recipients of the Victoria Cross and George Cross. Despite the idea of a medal for Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee gaining the support...
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  • The Cross and the Switchblade is a autobiographical book written by the Rev. David Wilkerson with John and Elizabeth Sherrill, published by Bernard Geis...
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    The Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) is the third-level[clarification needed] military decoration awarded to officers, and since 1993 to other ranks,...
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    are Dame Grand Cross and Dame Commander (DCVO). No limit was placed on the number of appointments which could be made. Queen Elizabeth II appointed 23...
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    Royal Family Order of Elizabeth II is an honour which was bestowed on female members of the British royal family by Queen Elizabeth II. The order is worn...
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  • DEF: Elizabeth II, 1952 to late 1950s. Inscribed ELIZABETH II D: G: BR: OMN: REGINA F.D. Elizabeth II, late 1950s to date. Inscribed ELIZABETH II DEI...
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    The Royal Red Cross (RRC) is a military decoration awarded in the United Kingdom and Commonwealth for exceptional services in military nursing. It was...
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  • posthumous award, the Elizabeth Cross, honouring members of the armed forces killed in action or by terrorist attack since World War II. The cross itself is given...
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  • Team Series; held every summer through autumn in the United States. "Elizabeth Cross, MBA '88". Stanford Business School. Retrieved 25 August 2020. "Ariat...
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    MS Queen Elizabeth (QE) is a cruise ship of the Vista class operated by the Cunard Line. The design is modified compared to earlier ships of the same...
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    youngest person ever inducted into the Order, having been admitted by Queen Elizabeth II in 1968, when he was 47 years old. The Lord Eames represented the order...
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    bounded by the suburbs of Potts Point, Elizabeth Bay, Rushcutters Bay and Darlinghurst. Colloquially known as The Cross, the area was once known for its music...
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    Mary Elizabeth Alexander Dole (née Hanford; born July 29, 1936) is an American attorney, author, and politician who served as a United States Senator...
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    Queen Elizabeth II and her parents, King George VI and Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother. Fond of corgis since she was a small child, Elizabeth II owned...
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  • tribute to Queen Elizabeth II. It is the civilian equivalent of the Elizabeth Cross. On 9 March 2024, the introduction of the Elizabeth Emblem was announced...
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    the Order are, from highest grade to lowest grade: Knight Grand Cross or Dame Grand Cross of the Most Distinguished Order of St Michael and St George (GCMG)...
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  • (Elizabeth Ann Richardson, 1918–1945), volunteer for the American Red Cross Elizabeth Hadley Richardson, wife of Ernest Hemingway Richardson (surname) This...
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    ranking below the Victoria Cross, until it was discontinued in 1993 when it was replaced by the Conspicuous Gallantry Cross. The medal was also awarded...
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  • Red Cross RRC Distinguished Service Cross DSC Military Cross MC Distinguished Flying Cross DFC Air Force Cross AFC Associate of the Royal Red Cross ARRC...
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    the Order are, from highest grade to lowest grade: Knight Grand Cross or Dame Grand Cross of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (GBE) Knight...
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  • He was the second of two sons of Arthur George Cross, an architect in Hastings, and Mary Elizabeth (née Dalton). He was born with cancer of the eyes...
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