The Airman's Cross, created in 1941, is intended for Dutch servicemen who have distinguished themselves during one or more airplane flights for the benefit of the Dutch State through acts of iniative, bravery and perseverance against the enemy or in connection with enemy action.
Under the same conditions, non-servicemen and foreign nationals can also be eligible for decoration with the Airman's Cross.Decoration nominations for the Airman's Cross are assessed by the Bravery Decorations Commission of the Ministry of Defence. The minister of Defence makes the recommendation to the head of state, who ratifies the appointment in a Royal decree.
Some 735 people have received the Airman's Cross since 1941.
Design: a four-armed silver cross attached to a diagonally striped orange and white ribbon. The ribbon is 27 millimetres wide, the stripes 2.7 millimetres. The stripes run at a 45 degree angle from left to right, starting with an orange stripe. People who have already been awarded the Airman's Cross and who subsequently receive the honour again for similar action wear the number '2' in gold on the ribbon of the Airman's Cross. For the next similar action, the number is increased to '3' and so on. |
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The Airman's Cross |
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