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George Cross

British  

noun

  1.  GC.  a British award for bravery, esp of civilians: instituted 1940

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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The match in Mexico is also front and centre of the front page, which carries a photo of fans decked out in England jerseys and flying the St George Cross.

From BBC Jul. 4, 2026

George Cross, the hero of a mystery series by Tim Sullivan, is an unconventional sleuth in the great British tradition that extends from Father Brown to the Thursday Murder Club.

From The Wall Street Journal Nov. 28, 2025

A George Cross is awarded only rarely, for "acts of the most conspicuous courage in circumstances of extreme danger"

From BBC Jun. 5, 2024

They will be reviewed by the George Cross Committee and recommendations made via the Prime Minister to the King.

From BBC Mar. 9, 2024

At the other end of the line Chick Travers and George Cross did as well as they could with their Colts, but found their efforts unavailing.

From Hopalong Cassidy by Clarence E. Mulford

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