Type Military decoration Established January 27, 1944 Last awarded October 12, 1952 | Status Discontinued First awarded April 22, 1945 | |
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Awarded for Being wounded or killed in any action against an enemy. | ||
The Cross of Combat Merit (Ukrainian: Хрест Заслуги) was the highest award of Ukrainian Insurgent Army. It awarded for distinguished services to the state and people of the Ukrainian army. The Order was instituted on January 27, 1944 by the Ukrainian Supreme Liberation Council leaders, Roman Shukhevych and Dmytro Hrytsai.
The Order is awarded in five (golden, silver and bronze) grades and had a red ribbon with a black stripe.
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