Silver Cross
English
Etymology
silver + cross from the shape of the medal, being cross-shaped, and the colouration of the medal, being silvery
Noun
Silver Cross (plural Silver Crosses)
- (military) A high-level military service award.
- (Canada) A Canadian award for those who died in active service, such as in combat
- Coordinate term: Gold Star (U.S.)
- (Canada) A Canadian award for those who died in active service, such as in combat
Coordinate terms
- service cross
- service medal
- service ribbon
- service star
Derived terms
- Silver Cross Family
- Silver Cross Father
- Silver Cross Mother
Related terms
- Bronze Star
- Gold Star
- Silver Star