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noun
A high-level military service award.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: government, military, politics, war
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noun
A high-level military service award.
A Canadian award for those who died in active service, such as in combat
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Canada
Topics: government, military, politics, war
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History
From silver + cross from the shape of the medal, being cross-shaped, and the colouration of the medal, being silvery.
