Medalha Militar da Cruz de Guerra (Portugal)
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The Military Medal of the War Cross (Portuguese: Medalha Militar da Cruz de Guerra) was created by Decree No. 2870, of 30 November 1916,[1] to award acts and feats of bravery performed in the campaign. This decoration received notoriety during World War I and during the Portuguese Colonial War . The Cruz de Guerra is the third highest Portuguese military decoration, ranking just after the Ordem Militar da Torre e Espada and the Medal of Military Valor, and being superior to the Orders of Christ, Avis and Sant'Iago da Espada e other military and civil decorations.[2][1]
Military Medal of the Cross of War Medalha Militar da Cruz de Guerra | |
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Awarded by President of the Portuguese Republic | |
Type | Military Medal |
Established | 30 November 1916; 107 years ago (1916-11-30) |
Country | Portugal |
Ribbon | |
Eligibility | Personnel of the Portuguese Military |
Criteria | Acts and feats of bravery performed on campaign |
Status | Active |
Grades | |
Precedence | |
Next (higher) | Military Order of Christ |
Next (lower) | Military Valor Medal |
The Military Medal of the War Cross (Portuguese: Medalha Militar da Cruz de Guerra) was created by Decree No. 2870 on 30 November 1916 to reward acts and feats of bravery performed while on campaign.[1] This decoration gained notoriety during the First World War and during the Portuguese Colonial War.
The War Cross is the third highest Portuguese military decoration, ranking just after the Military Order of the Tower and Sword and the Medal of Military Valor, and superior to the Military Order of Christ, Military Order of Aviz, and Military Order of Saint James of the Sword, as well as other military and civilian decorations.[2]