Cross of Merit
Encyclopedia
There are hundreds of decorations that bear the name "Cross of Merit". As a rule a cross of merit is higher than a medal but not as esteemed as the grade of Knight in an order of merit.
The Netherlands
- The Cross of Merit of the Order of the House of Orange
- The Cross of MeritCross of Merit (Netherlands)On 20 February 1941, the Dutch government in exile in London instituted several new awards for bravery. The new way that wars were fought, with civilian resistance and the merchant navy in great peril, made this necessary...
A decoration for bravery - The Cross of Merit of the Dutch Red Cross
Poland
- The Cross of Merit
- The Cross of Merit with Swords
- The Cross of Merit for BraveryCross of Merit for BraveryThe Cross of Merit for Bravery is a Polish medal awarded for selfless bravery in the defense of law, national borders, and the life and property of citizens in especially difficult circumstances....