The Order of the Belgian Red Cross (Ordre de la Croix Rouge Belge / Orde van het Belgische Rode Kruis) was established in 1880.
The award was produced in two classes: 1st class (gilt finish), and 2nd class (silver finish).
The Order of the Belgian Red Cross Design
The medal is a red enamel cross patonce 37mm wide with an oak wreath set within the arms. The obverse bears a vertically elongate oval central medallion in red enamel bears the Belgian lion, with the red cross emblem on a small white shield superimposed. The reverse is similar, but with a plain central medallion in gilt or silver, suitable for engraving of the recipient’s details.
The ribbon measures 37 mm wide with a 12mm wide red central stripe for the 1st class award, or with two narrow red central stripes for the 2nd class award.
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