Description

BELGIUM  Military medal.Military Decoration First Class!

Military Decoration

The Military Decoration (Dutch: Militair Ereteken, French: Décoration Militaire) is a military award of the Kingdom of Belgium. It was established on December 23, 1873 and is awarded to non-commissioned officers and other ranks of the Belgian Armed Forces for long service. Initially, the medal was created in 2 versions. The version for exceptional service, gallantry or devotion to duty was created by the same royal decree, has the same jewel, but a different ribbon. Currently, both medals still exist, but are considered to be separate awards, not variations of the same award.

Award Criteria

Only non commissioned officers and enlisted personnel are eligible for the award. The second class is awarded to non commissioned officers or enlisted personnel after 10 years of service. 5 years after the award of the second class, one is awarded the first class. Officers are not eligible for the award, but also receive a decoration for long service: the Military Cross. When an individual is awarded both the military decoration and the military cross, only the latter can be worn on the uniform.

Award description

The medal is a gilt cross pattée surmounted by the royal crown of Belgium with four rays between the cross arms. The obverse bears a circular central medallion with a lion and the circular relief inscription "L'UNION FAIT LA FORCE" (STRENGTH IN UNITY). The reverse is identical except for the central medallion, the center bears the royal monogram of the reigning monarch at time of award surrounded by the relief inscription "ARMÉE * MÉRITE * ANCIENNETÉ" ("ARMY * MERIT * SENIORITY"). The medal is suspended by a ring through the suspension loop to a silk moiré ribbon of seventeen alternating longitudinal stripes of red, yellow and black.

For condition, please study photos. 

ID 221110 1436 ε

You will receive the exact item as pictured.

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Shipping

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For items one or more totally over 15$.

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Mail will take place within one business day after

payment and will be carry out from Thessaloniki Greece

via Hellenic Post.

We do combined shipping, for an additional $1.00 per item!

In order to take advantage of this offer, we ask that purchases are limited to 3 days or to contact us if you will need more time.

Estimate time of shipping with registered mail worldwide

EUROPEAN UNION 4-7 days
USA-CANADA-AUSTRALIA 7-17 days

OTHER 14-20 days

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Packing & handling

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You will receive the coins in a blister pack and placed in plastic cases.

Notes: Input tax, taxes and other fees are not included in the item price

and shipping. 

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