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:

4828

Number of members having at least one Dark Cross:

1824

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

16.974%

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

88.459%

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

0.449

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

2.647