Silver Cross en · NOUN
Etymology
From silver + cross from the shape of the medal, being cross-shaped, and the colouration of the medal, being silvery.
Meanings
- A high-level military service award.
- (Canada) A high-level military service award. ▸ A Canadian award for those who died in active service, such as in combat
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Crosses | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Coordinates
service cross · service star · service ribbon · Gold Star · service medal
Deriveds
Silver Cross Family · Silver Cross Father · Silver Cross Mother