Order of Queen Elisabeth of Belgium
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The Order of Queen Elisabeth of Belgium (colloquially known as The Red Cross Order of Queen Elisabeth of Belgium or the Queen Elizabeth Medal) (1914 - 1918) was a campaign medal
created by Queen Elisabeth of Belgium for humanitarian service in World War I
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It was created on 15 September, 1915 and finalized by Royal Decree of 14 May, 1919. It was awarded to Belgians or foreigners who had performed exceptional valuable services to Belgian civilians or members of the military in connection with the war and more specifically with the nursing of the ill and wounded during a period of no less than one year prior to 10 September, 1919. When awarded for services rendered in a hospital, a red enameled cross fills the open suspension ring.
is grey with purple edges.
Campaign medal
A campaign medal is a military decoration which is awarded to a member of the military who serves in a designated military operation or performs duty in a geographical theater...
created by Queen Elisabeth of Belgium for humanitarian service in World War I
World War I
World War I , which was predominantly called the World War or the Great War from its occurrence until 1939, and the First World War or World War I thereafter, was a major war centred in Europe that began on 28 July 1914 and lasted until 11 November 1918...
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It was created on 15 September, 1915 and finalized by Royal Decree of 14 May, 1919. It was awarded to Belgians or foreigners who had performed exceptional valuable services to Belgian civilians or members of the military in connection with the war and more specifically with the nursing of the ill and wounded during a period of no less than one year prior to 10 September, 1919. When awarded for services rendered in a hospital, a red enameled cross fills the open suspension ring.
Description
The obverse shows the Queen's head, looking to the right, and along the medal's edge is the text: "Elisabeth Reine des Belges" ("Elisabeth Queen of the Belgians"). The reverse has a seated veiled nurse holding an oil lamp symbolizing sacrifice and submission to duty and humanity. The lower edge of the medal is inscribed "1914 - 1918" while around the remaining edge is the Latin text "Pro Patria Honore et Cariate" ("For the country, Honour and Charity"). The ribbon barRibbon bar
Ribbon bars are small decorations that are worn by military, police, and fire service personnel or by civilians. Ribbon bars are mainly used when wearing either full decoration, or when wearing medals is considered inappropriate or impractical. Each military force has its own rules on what ribbons...
is grey with purple edges.