Queen Elizabeth II unveils a new medal Wednesday to honor the families of British service personnel killed while serving their country. The Elizabeth Cross will be given to the next of kin of armed forces personnel killed on operations or as a result of terrorism. It is a mark of national recognition for their loss. It is the first time the name of a reigning monarch has been given to a new award since the queen's father, King George VI. He instituted the George Cross in 1940 to recognize acts of bravery of both civilians and military personnel. The most prestigious medal, the Victoria Cross, was introduced by Queen Victoria in 1856 for acts of gallantry by the armed forces. The Elizabeth Cross is a sterling silver emblem in the shape of a cross over a wreath. In the center the queen's monogram, EIIR, which stands for Elizabeth II Regina. At the four tips are floral symbols: a rose for England, a thristle for Scotland, a shamrock for Northern Ireland and a daffodil for Wales.
The story is well written and the lead is a summary lead for the story. I like how the at a little history into the article about the other medals the country has. I like how the writer uses short paragraphes to explain things. I need to learn how to do that.
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