Expedition Cross
The Expedition Cross (Dutch: Expeditiekruis) officially known as the Cross for Important Military Operations (Dutch: Ereteken voor Belangrijke Krijgsbedrijven) was a military decoration of Kingdom of the Netherlands. Created by royal decree on 19 February 1869, by King William III, the cross was awarded for participation in major military operations between 1846 and 1942.
| Expedition Cross | |
|---|---|
Expedition Cross with clasp for Timor 1942 and mentioned in dispatches crown. Below the cross are ribbon bars showing appurtenances for the Honorary Sabre, Honourable Mention, and three clasps | |
| Type | Military decoration |
| Awarded for | Service on military expeditions |
| Presented by | the Kingdom of the Netherlands |
| Clasps | 33 total |
| Status | No longer awarded |
| Established | 19 February 1869 |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Decoration of Merit |
| Next (lower) | Lombok Cross |
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