Cross of Combat Merit

Cross of Combat Merit

Golden Cross
Awarded by Ukrainian Insurgent Army
Type Military decoration
Awarded for Being wounded or killed in any action against an enemy.
Status Discontinued
Statistics
Established January 27, 1944
First awarded April 22, 1945
Last awarded October 12, 1952
Total awarded 276
Precedence
Next (lower) Cross of Merit

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The Cross of Combat Merit (Ukrainian: Хрест Заслуги) was the highest award of Ukrainian Insurgent Army. It awarded for distinguished services to the state and people of the Ukrainian army. The Order was instituted on January 27, 1944 by the Ukrainian Supreme Liberation Council leaders, Roman Shukhevych and Dmytro Hrytsai.

The Order is awarded in five (golden, silver and bronze) grades and had a red ribbon with a black stripe.

Description

First Class Second Class Third Class Fourth Class Fifth Class
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