It was established in 1947, and can be awarded to military personnel, individual civilians, or collectives.

The medal was also awarded to civilians who were killed or injured in the attack.

The Silver Cross could also be awarded to military units, cities and civilians.

The medal could also be awarded to civilians for general merit to society.

It is comparable to a service medal but can be awarded to civilians as well as soldiers.

The cross could be awarded to civilians as well as members of the military.

The medal will be awarded to civilians who are dedicated to the government's work towards a stable and secure Afghanistan.

It can be awarded to foreign military and civilians having served under French command, subject to approval by their own governments regulations.

They are awarded to civilians, members of the defence force, the police, the prisons service, and teachers.

It may be awarded to a person of any rank in any service and to civilians under military command.