Bill's Belgian Medals

Medal of the Month October
Article 4 Medal for Bravery

    Medal of the Month  

    Arguably Belgium’s most illustrious
    medal, the Military Decoration (Article 4)
    was instituted on 22nd December 1873
    and is awarded to Belgian's armed forces
    non-commissioned officers or enlisted
    men either for acts of bravery or
    distinguished service (Article 4).

    It is the same medal as for long service,
    but with a distinctive red one bordered
    by the national Belgian colours as
    shown.  This cross was renewed by
    Royal decree on 8th July 1952 and was
    extended to officers.
    In case of an award for war-time related
    acts, a silver palm with the royal
    monogram is affixed on the ribbon.

    Above is a charcoal drawing of WW1
    Article 4 Recipient.

                                  Bill Simpson
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