- Time Period: Post-WW2 Period?
- Year of Institution: ?
- Country: Republic of The Philippines
The Gold Cross Medal (GCM) is a military decoration within the Armed Forces of the Philippines, acknowledging acts of bravery in combat. Ranked as the third highest military honor in the Philippines for heroism, it is conferred by the Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines or other senior commanders to deserving members of the Armed Forces for acts of gallantry in action that do not warrant the award of the Distinguished Conduct Star.
The Gold Cross Design
The design of the medal features a golden Maltese cross with a distinctive grooved border between its arms. Positioned at the center of the cross, in gold relief, is a left-facing profile of Manuel L. Quezon displayed on a dark blue disc. Surrounding the disc is a wreath of laurel leaves in gold, elegantly superimposed on the cross.
A golden metal loop is fixed at the top arm of the cross for suspension, while the medal hangs from a ribbon characterized by a light blue hue with three narrow vertical white lines running through its center.
