Croix de guerre (Belgium)
The Croix de guerre (French) or Oorlogskruis (Dutch) is a military decoration of the Kingdom of Belgium established by royal decree on 25 October 1915. It was primarily awarded for bravery or other military virtue on the battlefield. The award was reestablished on 20 July 1940 by the Belgian government in exile for recognition of bravery and military virtue during World War II. The post-1940 decoration could also be awarded to units that were cited. The decoration was again reestablished by royal decree on 3 April 1954 for award during future conflicts.
| War Cross | |
|---|---|
World War I Croix de guerre with Palm (obverse) | |
| Type | Military decoration |
| Awarded for | Bravery in the face of the enemy or front service |
| Country | Belgium |
| Eligibility | Belgians and military personnel of allied forces |
| Campaign(s) | WW I, WW II, Korean War |
| Clasps | Palms, lions |
| Status | Dormant |
| Established | 25 October 1915 (World War I) 20 July 1940 (World War II) 3 April 1954 (Future wars) |
Ribbon bar for World War I Ribbon bar for World War II Ribbon bar for 1954–present | |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Military decoration for exceptional service or gallanrty |
| Next (lower) | Armed resistance medal |
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