Coast Guard Cross

The Coast Guard Cross (CGC) is the United States Coast Guard's second highest military decoration for coast guardsmen who distinguish themselves extraordinary heroism in combat with an armed enemy force. Established by Act of Congress on 15 October 2010, it is intended to recognize members of the United States Coast Guard for extraordinary heroism in action. Coast Guardsmen serving under the Department of the Navy are eligible to receive the Navy Cross. The Coast Guard Cross, though approved, has not yet been awarded. By virtue of having never been awarded, it is the rarest United States military award.

The Coast Guard Cross is equivalent to the Distinguished Service Cross of the United States Army, the Navy Cross of the United States Navy and Marine Corps, and the Air Force Cross of the United States Air Force and Space Force; collectively, these awards known as the "service crosses".