Belgium - Military medal - Belgian War Cross 1914–1918 (Croix de guerre)

an official military decoration that was awarded to soldiers and resistance fighters for courage and heroism during the First World War.

Features of this medal

• The cross: A bronze croix pattée with crossed swords between the arms.
• The medallion: In the center stands the Belgian lion.
• The crown: The cross is crowned by a royal crown that connects the medal to the ribbon.
• The ribbon and the palm: The red-and-green striped ribbon is adorned with a bronze palm, indicating that the wearer is mentioned in a dispatch report (citation at national level).