- Time Period: Post-WW2 Period?
- Year of Institution: ?
- Country: Republic of The Philippines
The Bronze Cross Medal (or Medalyang Tanso na Krus) is a singular military decoration bestowed by the Armed Forces of the Philippines, given for acts of “heroism involving risk of life” under circumstances not warranting the higher Gold Cross Medal. It may be granted for either: 1) voluntary actions displaying exceptional courage beyond the call of duty amidst grave danger, or 2) other remarkable acts of bravery not directly involving combat with the enemy.
This honor is conferred by various high-ranking officials including the Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), commanders of the Philippine Army, Navy (PN), and Air Force (PAF), as well as AFP Support Services Units, Area Commands, division and brigade commanders, and their equivalents in the PAF and PN. Recipients of this medal may include both military and civilian personnel of the AFP, and individuals from allied armed forces may also be eligible based on the specified award criteria.
The Bronze Cross Medal Design
The medal features a golden Greek cross with a green laurel wreath positioned centrally over it. At the center of the horizontal arms of the cross, there is a golden bar bearing the inscription “BRAVERY.”
It hangs from a blue ribbon with a central red stripe bordered by white edges, accompanied by narrow white stripes positioned halfway to the ribbon’s edges.
