Belgium, Leopold II (1865 - 1909). Military Cross badge (Croix Militaire / Militair Kruis)
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Belgium, Leopold II (1865 - 1909). Military Cross badge (Croix Militaire / Militair Kruis), military decoration for long service, Literature: Borna Barac Belgium 117, gilt Bronze 35 mm, weight 18,2 g., Condition aUNC
The Military Cross (Croix Militaire / Militair Kruis) is a military long service decoration of Belgium established on 11 February 1885 by Royal Decree and awarded to commissioned officers in the Belgian Armed Forces for loyal and uninterrupted service or to Non-Belgian military officers for distinguished service in favor of the Military of Belgium.
The Military Cross, second class is awarded to Belgian military officers after 25 years of service. The Military Cross, first class is awarded to Belgian military officers after 25 years of service as a commissioned officer.
The award may be awarded to Commissioned Officers of non-Belgian armed forces for distinguished service towards the Belgian Defence. In such a case, the second class is awarded to officers below the rank of brigadier general. The first class is awarded to general officers.
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