Military Decoration | |
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Type | Military decoration |
Eligibility | Non-Commissioned Officers and enlisted ranks of the Belgian Armed Forces |
Status | Active |
Established | December 22, 1873 |
Ribbon | |
Precedence | |
Next (higher) | Military Cross |
Next (lower) | Cross of Honour for Military Service Abroad |
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.