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The Memorial Cross (more often referred to as the Silver Cross) was first instituted by Order-in-Council 2374, dated December 1, 1919. It was awarded to mothers and widows (next of kin) of Canadian soldiers who died on active duty or whose death was consequently attributed to such duty.
The crosses were sent automatically to mothers and wives who qualified, and can be worn by the recipients anytime, even though they were not themselves veterans. The cross is engraved with the name and service number of the son or husband.
Memorial Cross GRV
The Memorial Cross, the gift of Canada, was issued as a memento
of personal loss and sacrifice on the part of widows and mothers
of Canadian sailors and soldiers who died for their country during
the war.*
Memorial Cross GRVI
The Memorial Cross, the gift of Canada, was issued as a memento
of personal loss and sacrifice on the part of widows and mothers
of Canadian sailors and soldiers who died for their country during
the war.
*
Memorial Cross ERII
The Memorial Cross, the gift of Canada, was issued as a memento
of personal loss and sacrifice on the part of widows and mothers
of Canadian sailors and soldiers who died for their country during
the war.*
* Additional information is available from the Honours and Awards Section, Veterans Affairs Canada, 66 Slater Street, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0P4
