Cruz de Guerra facts for kids
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The War Cross (Spanish: Cruz de Guerra) is a very important military award in Spain. It is given to soldiers who show amazing bravery and skill during battles or military operations. This award celebrates people who do brave things and provide excellent service for a long time, especially when there is fighting or a chance of fighting. It also recognizes great leadership skills.
What is the War Cross?
The War Cross is a special medal given by Spain's military. It honors soldiers who act with great courage and effectiveness. This means they perform very well in dangerous situations. The award is for those who show bravery and excellent service over a period of time. This happens during armed conflicts or military operations. It also recognizes strong military abilities or remarkable command skills.
How the Award Started
The War Cross was first created in 1938. When it was first established, there were four different types of the medal. Each type was for a different rank of military personnel.
- Gran Cruz (Grand Cross)
- Cruz de Guerra para Jefes (War Cross for Chiefs)
- Cruz de Guerra para oficiales y suboficiales (War Cross for Officers and Non-Commissioned Officers)
- Cruz de Guerra para Cabos y Soldados (War Cross for Corporals and Soldiers)
Changes to the Award
The design and rules for the Spanish War Cross were updated in 2003. A new law changed the award system. This law reduced the number of categories to just one. Now, there is only one type of "Cruz" (Cross). This new design made the award simpler. It still honors the same brave actions and services.
See also
In Spanish: Cruz de Guerra para niños
