King Albert Medal

King Albert Medal
King Albert Medal (obverse)
TypeWar medal
Awarded forHumanitarian assistance to Belgians during World War 1
Presented by Kingdom of Belgium
EligibilityBelgian citizens and foreign nationals
StatusNo longer awarded
Established7 April 1919
Reverse of the medal
Major General Doctor Antoine Depage, a recipient of the King Albert medal

The King Albert Medal (Dutch: Koning Albert Medaille, French: Médaille du Roi Albert) was a Belgian medal established by royal decree on 7 April 1919 and awarded to both Belgians and foreigners who were exceptionally meritorious in promoting, organising or administering humanitarian and charitable work that assisted Belgians in need during the First World War.[1]

  1. ^ "Royal Decree of 7 April 1919 creating the King Albert Medal". Belgian Defence Ministry. 1919-04-07. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |url= (help)