navy cross
/N EY1 V IY0 K R AO1 S/N
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the United States Naval Service's second-highest military decoration awarded for sailors and marines who distinguish themselves for extraordinary heroism in combat with an armed enemy force.
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The (Vlootkruis in Afrikaans), post-nominal letters CN (Crux Navalis) a military decoration which was instituted by the Republic of South Africa in 1987.
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the award granted by the United States Navy for valor starting in 1917.
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