| Ribbon: Mauve silk
(Elizabeth II issue is pin-back with no ribbon).
Instituted:
12 September 1947 by King George VI.
Awarded: To the next-of-kin of service personnel killed on active
service (since 1995, this includes deaths during peace-keeping operations).
Award is made to the nearest female relative - if there is both a mother
and a wife 2 Crosses are awarded. |
