The Maritime Decoration 1914-1918

• 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.