Cross of Combat Merit explained

Cross of Combat Merit
Presenter:Ukrainian Insurgent Army
Type:Military decoration
Awarded For:Being wounded or killed in any action against an enemy.
Status:Discontinued
Established:January 27, 1944
Firstawarded:April 22, 1945
Lastawarded:October 12, 1952
Total Awarded:276
Lower:Cross of Merit

The Cross of Combat Merit (Ukrainian: Хрест Заслуги) was the highest award of Ukrainian Insurgent Army. It awarded for distinguished services to the state and people of the Ukrainian army. The Order was instituted on January 27, 1944 by the Ukrainian Supreme Liberation Council leaders, Roman Shukhevych and Dmytro Hrytsai.

The Order is awarded in five (golden, silver and bronze) grades and had a red ribbon with a black stripe.

Description

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