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The Belgian Croix de Guerre was established in 1915 with the same criteria as the French Croix de Guerre. It was awarded to all soldiers of all ranks who were mentioned in dispatches for individual feats of heroism.

 Display Status

This object is on display in Pre-1920 Aviation at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA.

Pre-1920 Aviation
Object Details
Country of Origin Belgium Type AWARDS-Medals & Ribbons Owner Rear Admiral Edwin C. Parsons, 1892 - 1968
 Physical Description Bronze cross with crossed swords; medal surmounted by Belgian crown; Obverse: center disk, relief of rampant Lion; Reverse: inscription "A"; red and green striped silk ribbon. Dimensions 3-D: 3.8 x 1.3 x 10.2cm (1 1/2 x 1/2 x 4 in.)
 Materials Medal: Bronze
Ribbon: Silk
 Inventory Number A19772575000 Credit Line Donated by Mrs. Edwin C. Parsons Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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