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Magellan's Cross Pavilion is a stone kiosk in Cebu City, Philippines.The structure is situated on Plaza Sugbo beside the Basilica del Santo Niño. [1] It houses a Christian cross that was planted by explorers of the Spanish expedition of the first circumnavigation of the world, led by Ferdinand Magellan, upon arriving in Cebu in the Philippines on April 21, 1521.
The Magellanic Premium, also known as the Magellanic Gold Medal and Magellanic Prize is awarded for major contributions in the field of navigation (whether by sea, air, or in space), astronomy, or natural philosophy. The Premium was established in 1786 through a grant by Jean-Hyacinthe Magellan (Portuguese: João Jacinto de Magalhães).
The Spanish Cross in Silver with Swords, a similar but lower award.. The Spanish Cross in Gold with Swords and Diamonds (German: Spanienkreuz in Gold mit Schwertern und Brillanten) was awarded to members of the Condor Legion in recognition of repeated acts above and beyond the call of duty during the Spanish Civil War.
The Spanish Cross filled the dual role of gallantry decoration and campaign medal. [4] The Cross was awarded in Gold, Silver and Bronze classes to reflect the rank or merit of the recipient. The Silver and Bronze classes were awarded with and without swords, the Gold only with swords.
Spanish Cross in Gold, a Nazi Germany award given to certain Germans who participated in the Spanish Civil War; One of the grades of the Badge of Honour of the Armed Forces (Bundeswehr), a German Federal Republic award; One of the classes of the Greek Order of the Redeemer; Gold Cross (Philippines), a decoration of the Armed Forces of the ...
There will be a brief welcoming ceremony at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10, at 5 p.m. at 102 Pope's Island, New Bedford. The ship will be open for tours from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sept. 11-15.
The Army Gold Medal was established in 1810 to reward service at Napoleonic War battles since 1808. Like the Maida Gold Medal, it was awarded only to majors and above and, like the Naval Gold Medal, it was awarded in two sizes, with the larger to senior officers. When the Army Gold Medal was first established, a new one was issued for each action.
Nick Baumgartner, the oldest snowboarder in U.S. Olympic history at 40, wins his first Olympic medal, winning gold with Lindsey Jacobellis.