The George Cross: The Fearless Acts of Heroism in the Face of Adversity
With only 20 living recipients, the George Cross represents the highest civilian gallantry, standing shoulder to shoulder with the Victoria Cross, as one of the rarest British honors!
The Significance of the George Cross
The George Cross is the second highest decoration in the British honors system, awarded for acts of heroism and bravery outside of military operations, specifically for actions that do not involve the direct presence of an enemy. It is, in essence, the highest achievable civilian counterpart to the Victoria Cross, and…