| Cross of Combat Merit | |
|---|---|
 Golden Cross, I class (original design) | |
| Type | Military decoration |
| Awarded for | Being wounded or killed in any action against an enemy. |
| Presented by | Ukrainian Insurgent Army |
| Status | Discontinued |
| Established | January 27, 1944 |
| First award | April 22, 1945 |
| Final award | October 12, 1952 |
| Total | 276 |
 Ribbon bar | |
| Precedence | |
| Next (lower) | Cross of Merit |
TheCross of Combat Merit (Ukrainian:Хрест Заслуги) was the highest award ofUkrainian 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 theUkrainian Supreme Liberation Council leaders,Roman Shukhevych andDmytro 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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