The Cross of the Tree of Gernika, a distinction created by Decree 86/1983, May 2, is designed to reward any Basques, or people of Basque origin, who have done great service to the Basque Country in defence of its identity and the restoration of its condition and, in general, for their exceptional work and prestige in social, economic or cultural fields.

Awards:

• Miguel Hernández Ocanto(Decree 92/1983, May 16).
  Governor of Caracas, DF (Republic of Venezuela)
• Jesús María de Leizaola Sánchez (Decree 179/1986, August 14).
  Ex-President of the Basque Government
• Manuel Lekuona (Decree 279/1987, August 6). (Posthumous).
  Ex-President of Euskaltzaindia (Academy of the Basque Language)
• José Miguel de Barandiarán (Decree 374/1987, December 15). President of Eusko Ikaskuntza (Institute of Basque Studies).
• Rafael Caldera (Decree 242/1995, July 4).
  President of the Republic of Venezuela.
• Ramón Rubial Cavia Decree 11/1998, February 3).
  Ex-President, General Council, Basque Country.