Alexander Cross

Alexander Cross
Badge of the Alexander Cross
Awarded by the New Ingerland Sovereign
Type	Military decoration
Eligibility	Military personnel
Awarded for	Acts of the greatest heroism or of the most conspicuous bravery in the presence of the enemy
Status	Currently awarded
Post-nominals	AC
Statistics
Established	6 March 1972 (1972-03-06)
Total awarded	Nil
Precedence
Next (lower)	Cross of Gallantry
Ribbon of the Alexander Cross

The Alexander Cross is the highest recognition for valour "in the face of the enemy" that can be awarded to members of the New Ingerland Defence Force of any rank in any service, and civilians under military command. The award is first in the order of wear in the New Ingerland honours system, and takes precedence over all other orders, decorations, and medals, including the Order of New Ingerland. The award was created in 1972 to replace Victoria Cross, which had been used by New Ingerland and Commonwealth nations for the same purpose since the nineteenth century.

Description

The decoration is a cross pattée, 1 ¹⁄₃ inches (34 mm) wide, bearing the crown of New Ingerland, and the inscription FOR THE VALOUROUS. The decoration, suspension bar, and link weigh about ⁴⁄₅ ounce (23 g). The ribbon is crimson, and is 1 ¹⁄₂ inches (38 mm) wide.

The recipient's name, rank, number, and unit are engraved on the back of the suspension bar, and the date of the act for which it was awarded on the back of the cross.