Military Cross (Belgium)
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| Military Cross | |
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| Type | Medal |
| Awarded for | 25 years of loyal and uninterrupted service. |
| Status | Currently awarded |
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| Established | 11 February 1885 |
The Military Cross is a military decoration of Belgium.[1] It was established on 11 February 1885 and is awarded to officers in the Belgian Armed Forces for 25 years of loyal and uninterrupted service.[1] Officers of the military reserve can also be awarded this decoration, on the condition that they participated in the yearly training period every year.[1] Annually, approximately 300 Military Crosses are awarded.[1]
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[edit] Design
[edit] Medal
It has a gilt finish bath cross with the arms filled in with black enamel.[1] Crossed swords are positioned between the arms of the cross.[1] Suspension is by means of a pivoting crown and ring.[1] The obverse central medallion depicts the Belgian lion rampant, the reverse medallion bears the royal monogram.[1]
[edit] Ribbon
The ribbon is green, with two red stripes set in one mm from the edge.[1] The design is such that it is noticed as being the ribbon for the Military Cross.[1] The ribbon that is attached to the medal is tinted in a green colour, with two red stripes that is the same as the ribbon that is used in an undress.[1] The ribbon on the medal is attached by a golden ring which is attached to a golden clasp which connects with the medal.[1]
