- Time Period: The Great War
- Institution: 19 November 1918
- Country: Belgium
The Maritime Decoration 1914-1918 was established on 19 November 1918. This medal was awarded in five classes to recognize distinguished services at sea, including merchant seamen and fishermen:
- Cross First Class,
- Cross Second Class,
- Gold Medal,
- Silver Medal,
- Bronze Medal.
The Maritime Decoration 1914-1918 Design
The medal’s ribbon is pale green with two red-edged yellow stripes each with a black central stripe, bearing crossed anchors in a metal appropriate to the class.
