比利時 - 軍功章 - 一批军事与民用徽章及勋章

法语版

比利时军队：
军用贝雷帽徽章：
#1 - 防空炮兵学校（EAA）：十字炮架，前方一支点燃的火炬，背后是一对翅膀
#2 - 第2突击营：缎带花饰的佩剑“United We Conquer”
#3 - 空军防御单位（UDA）：两把交叉的STEN冲锋枪，翅膀和皇冠“Invincible and Recti”

勋章：

#4
欧洲纪念与友谊行军纪念勋章（MESA）。MESA是一项在比利时举行的军事与民间混合行军，旨在铭记二战期间阿登猎人部队的战斗。勋章图案为野猪头，象征阿登猎人精英单位，纪念一次150公里的行军。

纪念牌：
单位：第四突击营，一支比利时军队的空降突击精英部队。

重大演练与活动（1974）
第四营作为预备单位，参与定期的回顾演练和与现役部队的联合演练。
塞哈勒（1974）行动：这是本年对团级来说最具影响力的事件之一。伞降突击部队人员被部署至塞哈勒（尼日尔/上沃尔特）执行因严重干旱而需要的人道物资补给任务。尽管主力为现役部队，第四营的预备队在比利时提供支援与待命能力。
动员演练：在冷战高峰期，1974年出现多次“警戒”类型演练，旨在测试第四营预备队的动员速度，以加强对空军基地或国家关键点的防御。

#5
Leopold II 勋章：比利时之骑士勋章
1900年8月由利奥波德二世国王创立，初设三等制，随后迅速调整为六等制：大十字、终身勋官、指挥官、官佐、骑士与奖章（金、银或铜质）。

与第一次世界大战相关的情况，与利奥波德一世及王冠等同类的奖章一样，勋章获得某些特别的徽章或丝带：

- 根据1915年11月的皇家法令，当因战争事迹被授予军事嘉奖并在军队名誉册上有引文时，丝带将饰以橄榄枝（对骑士为银色，其他等级为金色），并以字母图样“ ”（国王利奥波德三世＝二战）为标识

#6
利奥波德一世勋章骑士勋章
骑士是比利时国民勋章中最高且最古老的等级之一，于1832年由利奥波德一世国王设立。它表彰对比利时国家在民用、军事或海事领域的非凡功绩。

distinctions特征
等级序列：这是勋章五个等级中的第一位，随后为官员、指挥官、终身勋官和大十字。
外观：骑士勋章是一枚八角白色珐琅十字，冠冕在上。
正面：中央黑色盾牌，金色比利时狮子，环绕着“L'union fait la force”（团结就是力量）这句格言。
反面：利奥波德一世国王的字母组合（“LL”）。
丝带：深红紫色。
军事分区：皇冠下的两把交叉短剑。
海事分区：皇冠下的两只交叉锚。
民用分区：无短剑无锚。

授予条件
该勋章通常基于服役年限（对公民通常在40年后）或对国家的英勇行为与杰出功绩。骑士头衔可以由比利时公民或为比利时作出显著贡献的外国公民获得。

#7
民政勋章（荷兰语：Burgerlijke Ereteken）是比利时的一种民用奖章。它于1867年7月21日设立，用以嘉奖在地方、省级或国家层面长期而值得称道的公务生涯所作的贡献，以及卓越的勇敢、忠诚与人道行为。该勋章有为消防员设立的不同版本。

1915年5月18日，1914-1915（以及后来1918）年间的民政勋章也被设立，用以嘉奖在第一次世界大战中以卓越方式为国家服务的平民及非战斗人员。二战时也于1944年7月21日设立了类似的勋章。

自1993年以来，民政勋章是唯一由皇家法令颁发的奖项；尽管比利时实现联邦化，各地区与社区仍在对其公务员颁发该勋章。

#8
利奥波德二世勋章：比利时国家级荣誉之一，1900年设立。
类型：利奥波德二世勋章的骑士勋章或同等级别。
描述：金质马耳他十字形状，中央饰以王室字母“L”图章。
用途：授予对比利时君主或国家作出值得嘉奖的服务。

#9
比利时劳动勋章（或劳动装饰），是比利时官方授予以表彰工人奉献、能力与职业道德的荣誉。
描述：勋章为椭圆形，边缘饰蓝色珐琅月桂花环。中央徽章绘有传统的工作头盔，其上方交叉工具，象征匠心工艺。
铭文：徽章周围为国家格言“ HABILETÉ – MORALITÉ ”与“ BEKWAAMHEID – ZEDELIJKHEID ”（法文与荷文对照：能力、道德与正直）。
等级：勋章分若干等级，通常基于年资：
2等级：25年 service。
1等级：30年 service。
颁发：通常由雇主在官方仪式上颁发，以表彰长期服务。

#10
比利时农业协会勋章 Distinguished Medal，凭其皇冠、珐琅十字以及国旗色带而易于识别。
对象：比利时农业协会勋章。
意义：表彰在农业领域的奉献与劳动。
特征：含皇冠、绿色与红色交叉的十字、以及黑、黄、红三色条带。
变体：存在不同等级，带有花饰（小花结）通常表示一级。
翻译注释：
AGRICOLE LANDBOUW：农业
VEREENIGING GASSOCI.：协会

#11
纪念牌：
单位：第四突击营，比利时陆军的一支精英伞降突击部队。

主要演练与活动（1974）
第四营作为预备部队，参加定期的回顾训练以及与现役部队的整合演练。
塞哈勒行动（1974）：这是本年度对团的最具影响力事件之一。伞降突击突击分队被派往塞哈勒（尼日尔/上沃尔特）执行因严重干旱而进行的人道援助任务。尽管主力部队为现役，第四突击营的预备队在比利时提供支援及作战准备。
动员演练：在冷战时期，1974年出现多次“ALERT”类型的演练，旨在测试第四营预备队的动员速度，以加强对空军基地或国家关键点的防御。

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英文版

Belgian Army:
Military beret insignia:
#1 - Anti-Aircraft Artillery School (EAA): Crossed cannons surmounted by a flaming torch in front of a pair of wings
#2 - 2nd Commando Battalion: Ribboned saber "United We Conquer"
#3 - Air Defense Unit (UDA): Two crossed STEN submachine guns, wings, and a crown "Invincible and Recti"

Medals:

#4
Souvenir of the European March of Remembrance and Friendship (MESA). The MESA is a military and civilian march organized in Belgium to perpetuate the memory of the Ardennes Hunters' battles during the Second World War. The medal depicts a boar's head, the emblem of the elite Ardennes Hunters unit, and commemorates a 150km march.

#5
Cross of the Order of Knight Leopold II of Belgium:
Created in August 1900 by King Leopold II, this Order, initially with three classes, was quickly revised to include six: Grand Cross, Grand Officer, Commander, Officer, Knight, and Medalist (gold, silver, or bronze).

In connection with the First World War, like the Orders of Leopold and the Crown, the Order received certain special insignia or ribbons:

- By virtue of the Royal Decree of November 1915, when awarded for acts of war with a citation in the Army Orders, the ribbon was adorned with a palm (silver for Knights, gold for other ranks) bearing the monogram “ ” (King Leopold III = Second World War).

#6
Knight of the Order of Leopold Medal:
The Knight of the Order of Leopold is one of the highest and oldest ranks of the Belgian national order, established in 1832 by King Leopold I. It recognizes exceptional merit rendered to the Belgian state, whether in the civil, military, or maritime fields.

Characteristics of the distinction
Hierarchy: This is the first of the five ranks of the order (followed by Officer, Commander, Grand Officer, and Grand Cross).
Appearance: The Knight's decoration is an eight-pointed white enameled cross surmounted by a royal crown.
Obverse: A central black shield with the Belgian lion in gold, surrounded by the motto "L'union fait la force".
Reverse: The monogram of King Leopold I ("LL").
Ribbon: Amaranth (purple-red).
Military section: Two crossed swords beneath a crown.
Maritime section: Two crossed anchors beneath a crown.
Civil section: No swords or anchors.

Conditions for awarding the order: The order is generally awarded based on length of service (often after 40 years for civilians) or for acts of bravery and outstanding merit. The title of Knight may be held by Belgian citizens or foreign nationals who have rendered notable service to Belgium.

#7
The Civic Decoration (Dutch: Burgerlijke Ereteken) is a Belgian civilian decoration. It was established on July 21, 1867, to reward both service to the country after a long and distinguished career in public administration, whether at the local, provincial, or national level, and exceptional acts of courage, bravery, devotion, and humanity. A separate version of the decoration exists for firefighters.

On May 18, 1915, the Civic Decoration 1914-1915 (and later 1918) was also created to reward civilians and non-combatants who served their country with distinction during the First World War. A similar decoration was also created for the Second World War on July 21, 1944.

The Civic Decoration is the only one awarded by royal decree, a practice in place since 1993. Despite the federalization of Belgium, the regions and communities continue to award it to their civil servants.

#8
Medal of the Order of Leopold II: a Belgian national honour established in 1900.
Type: Knight's medal or similar rank of the Order of Leopold II.
Description: Gold medal in the shape of a Maltese cross with a central medallion bearing the royal monogram "L".
Use: Awarded to reward meritorious service to the Belgian sovereign or nation.

#9
Belgian Labor Medal (or Labor Decoration) is an official award given in Belgium to recognize the dedication, competence, and professional ethics of workers.
Description: The medal is oval-shaped, bordered by a blue enameled laurel wreath. The central medallion features a traditional work helmet surmounting crossed tools, symbolizing expertise.
Inscriptions: Around the medallion are the national mottos "HABILETÉ – MORALITÉ" and "BEKWAAMHEID – ZEDELIJKHEID" (skill, morality, and integrity in French and Dutch).
Classes: The decoration is awarded in several classes, generally based on seniority:
2nd Class: For 25 years of service.
1st Class: For 30 years of service.
Presentation: These awards are usually presented by the employer at official ceremonies to honor long service.

#10
Medal of distinction from the Belgian Agricultural Association, recognizable by its crown, enameled cross, and ribbon in the national colors.

Purpose: Belgian Agricultural Association Medal.
Meaning: This decoration recognizes dedication and work in the agricultural sector.
Characteristics: Features a crown, a green and red cross, and a black, yellow, and red ribbon.
Variant: There are different classes; the presence of a rosette on the ribbon generally indicates a first-class medal.
Translation notes:
AGRICOLE LANDBOUW: Agricultural
VEREENIGING GASSOCI.: Association

#11
Commemorative plaque:
Unit: 4th Commando Battalion, an elite paratrooper-commando unit of the Belgian Army.

Major Exercises and Activities (1974)
The 4th Battalion, as a reserve unit, participated in periodic refresher training and integration exercises with active-duty units.
Operation in the Sahel (1974): This was one of the most significant events of the year for the Regiment. Paratrooper-commando elements were deployed to the Sahel (Niger/Upper Volta) for humanitarian supply missions following a catastrophic drought. Although the main force was active-duty, reservists from the 4th Commando Battalion provided support and readiness in Belgium.
Mobilization Exercises: In the midst of the Cold War, 1974 saw several "ALERT" type exercises aimed at testing the speed of recall of reservists from the 4th Battalion to reinforce the defense of air bases or national strategic points.