Fire Cross 1914–1918
The 1914 – 1918 Fire Cross (Dutch: Vuurkruis 1914–1918, French: Croix du Feu 1914–1918) was a Belgian military decoration awarded to all holders of the so-called "Fire Card" which was awarded to all who came under fire at the front during the First World War. The medal was established by royal decree on 6 February 1934. It could not be awarded posthumously.
| 1914–1918 Fire Cross | |
|---|---|
1914–1918 Fire Cross (obverse) | |
| Type | Military combat service medal |
| Awarded for | World War 1 combat service in the Belgian Armed Forces |
| Presented by | Kingdom of Belgium |
| Eligibility | Belgian citizens and foreign nationals |
| Status | No longer awarded |
| Established | 6 February 1934 |
Reverse Ribbon bar | |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Yser Medal |
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