Military Decoration (Belgium)
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The Military Decoration is a military decoration of Belgium
. It was established on 22 December 1873 and is awarded to non-commissioned officers and other ranks
in the Belgian Armed Forces
for gallantry or loyal and uninterrupted service. The Military Cross
is the equivalent award for commissioned officers.
The first is awarded for a minimum of ten years' good service, or for fifteen years' service with a gilt chevron added to the ribbon. It has a ribbon of repeating red/yellow/black/yellow stripes.
The second is awarded for gallantry or devotion to duty, and is also referred to as an 'Article 4' award. The medal is the same but the ribbon is red with a pair of yellow and black stripes set in from the edges, yellow outermost. A silver palm can be worn on the ribbon for acts of gallantry during wartime.
Belgium
Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many...
. It was established on 22 December 1873 and is awarded to non-commissioned officers and other ranks
Other Ranks
Other Ranks in the British Army, Royal Marines and Royal Air Force are those personnel who are not commissioned officers. In the Royal Navy, these personnel are called ratings...
in the Belgian Armed Forces
Military of Belgium
The Belgian Army is the national military of Belgium. The Belgian Army was established after Belgium became independent in October 1830...
for gallantry or loyal and uninterrupted service. The Military Cross
Military Cross (Belgium)
The Military Cross is a military decoration of Belgium. It was established on 11 February 1885 and is awarded to commissioned officers in the Belgian Armed Forces for loyal and uninterrupted service. Officers of the military reserve can also be awarded this decoration, on the condition that they...
is the equivalent award for commissioned officers.
Classes
The Military Decoration is awarded in two classes:The first is awarded for a minimum of ten years' good service, or for fifteen years' service with a gilt chevron added to the ribbon. It has a ribbon of repeating red/yellow/black/yellow stripes.
The second is awarded for gallantry or devotion to duty, and is also referred to as an 'Article 4' award. The medal is the same but the ribbon is red with a pair of yellow and black stripes set in from the edges, yellow outermost. A silver palm can be worn on the ribbon for acts of gallantry during wartime.
Insigna
The medallion shows the Belgian Lion within a circlet inscribed with the motto L'UNION FAIT LA FORCE. Reverse side shows the royal monogram and the inscription ARMEE * MERITE * ANCIENNETE.See also
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- List of Belgian decorations
- List of Belgian military decorations