Flying Cross (Airman's Cross)

SKU: 02.NLD.0184.101.01

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Attributes

country

Netherlands
date of institution

August 28, 1941
makers

J R Gaunt | Rijksmunt, Utrecht | Spink & Son
remarks

It is unknown whether crosses manufactured by different firms will present a difference in price. It is also uncertain how clasps may affect the value of the Silver Cross. This award is also known as the Airman's Cross.

History

The Flying Cross is awarded to Dutch and foreign military personnel in recognition of gallantry during flying missions. The cross is meant for individuals who displayed during one of more flights in an aircraft, initiative, courage and perseverance against the enemy or during hostile actions. The cross is also awarded to allied pilots, whose actions or performances in the air were of high importance for the Netherlands. As of 2007, a total of 735 Airman's Crosses are awarded. The Airman's Cross is the fifth highest military decoration still being awarded for bravery and has precedence after the Cross of Merit.

The ribbon may be decorated with a small crown, or the numerals 2 or 3 to denote multiple awards.

The Silver Cross features an obverse inscription that translates to "Initiative, Courage, Perseverance."

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