Cross of the Tree of Gernika
The Cross of the Tree of Gernika is a civil medal awarded in the Basque Country, Spain. It is awarded by the Basque Government to people "who have distinguished themselves in their services to the Basque Country in defense of its identity and the restoration of its personality; and generally in social, economic and cultural fields". It is the highest distinction awarded by the Basque Government.
Recipients
The following people have been awarded the cross:- Miguel Herńandez Ocanto, Governor of the Federal District of Venezuela
- Jesús María Leizaola, former Lehendakari
- Manuel Lekuona, former president of Euskaltzaindia
- Jose Migel Barandiaran, anthropologist
- Rafael Caldera, president of Venezuela
- Ramón Rubial, former president of the Basque General Council
- José Antonio Aguirre, former Lehendakari
- Carlos Garaikoetxea, former Lehendakari
- José Antonio Ardanza, former Lehendakari