The most fundamental award of service in the Brotherhood, the Dark Cross is nonetheless a respected mark of excellence among the membership. Fashioned from common alloys, the award is backed by a simple oblate ring. The cross itself is in the "flory" design representing the recipient's early growth within the Brotherhood.

Number of Dark Crosses awarded:

4726

Number of members having at least one Dark Cross:

1749

Percentage of members (all ranks) having at least one Dark Cross:

16.43%

Percentage of members (Journeyman and up) having at least one Dark Cross:

88.12%

Average number of Dark Crosses (per member of the Brotherhood)

0.444

Average number of Dark Crosses (per member having at least one Dark Cross)

2.702