Belgium - Military medal - commemorative medals from World War II, 1940–1945
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Belgian World War II commemorative medal 1940–1945, titled herinneringsmedailles uit de Tweede Wereldoorlog 1940-1945, in very good condition with original status.
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1. Medal of the Armed Resistance 1940-1945 (Médaille de la Résistance armée 1940-1945)
• Appearance: Bronze medal with a crown on top, a sword and the inscription 1940 - 1945 (or the depiction of the Resistance).
• Ribbon: Black ribbon with green and red stripes (symbol of the dark years of occupation, hope and blood shed).
• Background: Instituted on 16 February 1946 and awarded to members of the armed resistance and intelligence services.
2. War Memorial Medal 1940-1945 (Médaille commémorative de la guerre 1940-1945)
• Appearance: Bronze circular medal with a sword/ cross design and the dates 1940 - 1945.
• Ribbon: Striped ribbon in green and black (or yellow/black depending on the exact version or wearing method).
• Background: Instituted in February 1945 for Belgian soldiers, resistance fighters, and Allies who contributed to the struggle between 10 May 1940 and 7 May 1945.
3. Prisoners of War Medal 1940-1945 (Médaille du Prisonnier de guerre 1940-1945)
• Appearance: Bronze circular medal with a sword in a laurel wreath or relief and abbreviations/inscriptions.
• Ribbon: Solid green ribbon.
• Background: Instituted on 20 October 1947 for soldiers of the Belgian Armed Forces who were held as prisoners of war by the Axis powers during World War II.
1. Medal of the Armed Resistance 1940-1945 (Médaille de la Résistance armée 1940-1945)
• Appearance: Bronze medal with a crown on top, a sword and the inscription 1940 - 1945 (or the depiction of the Resistance).
• Ribbon: Black ribbon with green and red stripes (symbol of the dark years of occupation, hope and blood shed).
• Background: Instituted on 16 February 1946 and awarded to members of the armed resistance and intelligence services.
2. War Memorial Medal 1940-1945 (Médaille commémorative de la guerre 1940-1945)
• Appearance: Bronze circular medal with a sword/ cross design and the dates 1940 - 1945.
• Ribbon: Striped ribbon in green and black (or yellow/black depending on the exact version or wearing method).
• Background: Instituted in February 1945 for Belgian soldiers, resistance fighters, and Allies who contributed to the struggle between 10 May 1940 and 7 May 1945.
3. Prisoners of War Medal 1940-1945 (Médaille du Prisonnier de guerre 1940-1945)
• Appearance: Bronze circular medal with a sword in a laurel wreath or relief and abbreviations/inscriptions.
• Ribbon: Solid green ribbon.
• Background: Instituted on 20 October 1947 for soldiers of the Belgian Armed Forces who were held as prisoners of war by the Axis powers during World War II.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Object title
commemorative medals from World War II, 1940–1945
Country of origin
Belgium
Condition
Very good condition
Authenticity
Original/official
Comes with certificate of authenticity
No
