Silver Cross (Philippines)
The Silver Cross is a non-combat decoration of the Armed Forces of the Philippines which recognizes distinguished achievement or heroism in the conduct of intelligence operations not involving armed confrontations with the enemy. It is awarded by the Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, or Unified Command and Major Service Commanders.[1]
| Silver Cross | |
|---|---|
| Type | Decoration |
| Awarded for | distinguished achievement/heroism in the conduct of intelligence operations or other special operations not involving armed confrontations with the enemy |
| Country | Philippines |
| Presented by |  Philippines |
| Eligibility | Members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines |
| Motto | "HEROISM" |
| Status | Currently awarded |
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| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Distinguished Aviation Cross Distinguished Navy Cross |
| Next (lower) | Meritorious Achievement Medal |
Description of the award
The award is a silver cross surrounded by a garland consisting of two laurel leaves. A silver bar is superimposed on the horizontal section of the cross with the word "HEROISM." The ribbon is olive drab in color and has two small silver lines at the center.[1]
Brief Background of the award. Upon instructions of then Colonel Victor S Ibrado, Group Commander, ISG, PA to determine an appropriate award specifically for successful intelligence operations, an award was drafted by Army Captain Jose Ma Recaredo M Evidente III and endorsed for approval by Colonel Ibrado to HPA in 2000. It was revived and endorsed by LtGen Ibrado, then CG, PA to GHQ for approval in 2009. The award was finally approved by SND in 2014.
References
- AFP Awards and Decorations Manual (AFPR G131-054). Armed Forces of the Philippines. 2014. pp. E10-1.