The EIIR Military Cross is a prestigious symbol of unwavering courage and commitment, bestowed upon officers and warrant officers for their extraordinary valour in combat against adversaries. Read more..
The Military Cross (MC) is a British military decoration awarded to officers and warrant officers of the British and Commonwealth armed forces for acts of gallantry during active operations against the enemy. Established in 1914 during World War I, the Military Cross has been awarded in subsequent conflicts and remains an important recognition of gallantry in action. The EIIR version of the Military Cross features the royal cypher of Queen Elizabeth II.
Eligibility
To be eligible for the Military Cross, personnel must be members of the British or Commonwealth armed forces, including the Army, Royal Navy, Royal Air Force, and other military organizations. The medal is awarded for acts of gallantry during active operations against the enemy, typically involving direct enemy engagement or other life-threatening situations.
Design
The Military Cross EIIR is designed as a silver cross with straight arms, featuring the royal cypher of Queen Elizabeth II (EIIR) at the center of the cross. The ends of each arm are decorated with the imperial crown. The reverse of the medal is plain, traditionally engraved with the recipient's details. Replicas are marked with the word "COPY". The cross is suspended from a plain silver suspension bar.
Ribbon
The accompanying ribbon of the Military Cross is plain white with a stripe of purple down the centre.
The Military Cross EIIR is a symbol of the exceptional bravery and dedication of officers and warrant officers of the British and Commonwealth armed forces who have displayed outstanding gallantry in action against the enemy. It is a testament to their courage, commitment, and selflessness in the face of adversity and serves as a reminder of the extraordinary acts of valor that may be called upon in the defence of their nation and its values.
If you order your medal unmounted, the medal and ribbon will be supplied as separate components. Miniature medals will be supplied with 15cm of ribbon and full size medals will be supplied with 30cm of ribbon.
The court mounting of medals involves securing medals to a stiff backing board, along with the placement of a brooch fitting on the board. This ensures that the medals remain firmly in place and do not shift or move about while being worn.
It is mandatory for active members of the Australian Defence Force to have their medals court mounted, as it is considered the appropriate method of presenting military honours in a professional and respectful manner. By doing so, the medals are given proper recognition and are displayed in a neat and organized fashion.The swing mounting of medals refers to the attachment of a medal to a ribbon that is allowed to hang freely from a brooch, which in turn is affixed to a uniform or clothing. This mounting style was commonly used for medals from the Boer War up to and including World War II, although there are no fixed guidelines or regulations regarding its use.
Miniature Court Mounted medals are mounted using the same method as Full size medals, yet they are typically worn to ceremonies were wearing full size medals would be impractical. These medals are commonly worn to all ceremonies that take place after 6 pm such as dinners.
Miniature Swing Mounted medals are mounted using the same method as Full size medals, yet they are typically worn to ceremonies were wearing full size medals would be impractical. These medals are commonly worn to all ceremonies that take place after 6 pm such as dinners.
A ribbon bar is a small, rectangular display of ribbons worn on military uniforms to represent various honours and awards earned by the wearer. These ribbons are arranged in a specific order and are attached to a backing, which is then attached to the uniform. Ribbon bars are a compact and convenient way for military personnel to display their achievements and are often used in situations where a full-sized medal or award would be impractical.
