War Cross may refer to the following: *

War Cross (Belgium) The ''Croix de guerre'' (French) or ''Oorlogskruis'' (Dutch), both literally translating as "Cross of War", is a military decoration of the Kingdom of Belgium established by royal decree on 25 October 1915. It was primarily awarded for bravery or ...

, a decoration awarded by Belgium (french: Croix de guerre, link=no or nl, Oorlogskruis, link=no in the original). * '' Croix de Guerre'' (French), a decoration awarded by France. *

War Cross (Greece) The War Cross ( el, Πολεμικός Σταυρός) is a military decoration of Greece, awarded for heroism in wartime to both Greeks and foreign allies. There have been three versions of the cross, the 1917 version covering World War I, the 19 ...

, a decoration awarded by Greece ( el, Πολεμικός Σταυρός, link=no in the original). *

War Cross (Norway) The War Cross with Sword (Norwegian Bokmål: ''Krigskorset med sverd, ''Norwegian Nynorsk: ''Krigskrossen med sverd'') is the highest ranking Norwegian gallantry decoration. It is awarded for extraordinary brave actions or extraordinary leadershi ...

, a decoration awarded by Norway ( no, Krigskorset, link=no in the original). * The War Cross (Paus), a musical work *

War Cross (Portugal) Portugal has a system of orders, decorations, and medals as a means of honouring individuals for personal bravery, achievement, or service to Portugal. The honorific orders are currently regulated by Law 5/2011. The decorations are given by the Pr ...

, a decoration awarded by Portugal ( pt, Medalha da Cruz de Guerra, link=no in the original). * War Cross (Spain), a decoration awarded by Spain ( es, Cruz de Guerra, link=no in the original). * Czechoslovak War Cross 1918, a decoration awarded by the former state of Czechoslovakia during World War I ( cz, Ceskoslovensky valecny kriz, link=no in the original). *

Czechoslovak War Cross 1939–1945 The Czechoslovak War Cross 1939 (''Československý válečný kříž 1939'' in Czech, ''Československý vojnový kríž 1939'' in Slovak) is a military decoration of the former state of Czechoslovakia which was issued for those who had provide ...

, a decoration awarded by the former state of Czechoslovakia during World War II ( cz, Ceskoslovensky valecny kriz, link=no in the original). * Louisiana War Cross, a medal awarded to the

Louisiana National Guard The Louisiana National Guard is the armed force through which the Louisiana Military Department executes the U.S. state of Louisiana's security policy. Consisting of the Louisiana Army National Guard, a reserve component of the United States Army ...

. *

Luxembourg War Cross The Luxembourg War Cross (french: Croix de Guerre, german: Kriegskreuz) is a military decoration of Luxembourg. It was created on 17 April 1945 by the Grand Duchess Charlotte of Luxembourg. The War Cross recognizes military service and feats of br ...

, a decoration awarded by Luxembourg (french: Croix de guerre, link=no or german: Krieg Kreuz, link=no in the original). *

War Cross for Military Valor The War Cross for Military Valor ( it, Croce di Guerra al Valor Militare) is an Italian order for military valor. Established in 1922, the cross may be awarded only in time of war. Appearance The medal is a Greek cross made of copper. Inscr ...

, a decoration awarded by Italy and established in 1922 ( it, Croce di Guerra al Valor Militare, link=no in the original). *

War Merit Cross (Italy) The War Merit Cross ( it, Croce al Merito di Guerra) is an Italian military decoration. It was instituted by King Victor Emmanuel III during World War I on 19 January 1918. The award received major changes during World War II and is issued by the I ...

, a decoration awarded by Italy and established in 1918 ( it, Croce di Guerra, link=no in the original). War Cross may refer also refer to: * War Cross, the name used on cemetery plans for the

Cross of Sacrifice The Cross of Sacrifice is a Commonwealth war memorial designed in 1918 by Sir Reginald Blomfield for the Imperial War Graves Commission (now the Commonwealth War Graves Commission). It is present in Commonwealth war cemeteries containing 40 or ...

erected in

Commonwealth War Graves Commission The Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) is an intergovernmental organisation of six independent member states whose principal function is to mark, record and maintain the graves and places of commemoration of Commonwealth of Nations m ...

sites.

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