Silver Cross

English

Etymology

From 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)

  1. (military) A high-level military service award.
    1. (Canada) A Canadian award for those who died in active service, such as in combat
      Coordinate term: Gold Star (U.S.)

Coordinate terms

  • service cross
  • service medal
  • service ribbon
  • service star

Derived terms

  • Silver Cross Family
  • Silver Cross Father
  • Silver Cross Mother
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