TacHel Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 The name changes with the ribbon used... But do the "D?coration Militaire" for exceptional service or courage with the ribbon with the wide center red stripe and the "D?coration Militaire" for service (pic below) use the exact same insignia? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g_deploige Posted July 19, 2009 Share Posted July 19, 2009 (edited) Dear Frankfor more info see http://users.telenet.be/deploige/OMD-DM/Fr...is/FrameDM.htmlGuy :cheers: Edited July 19, 2009 by g_deploige Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TacHel Posted July 19, 2009 Author Share Posted July 19, 2009 Merci! :beer: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gldank Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 Merci! Here is what I have regarding this decoration. The web site stated above is the best place to learn more: The Military Decoration and The Military Decoration (Article 4) were awarded to Belgium armed force noncoms and other ranks for either long service, acts of bravery or distinguished service. This military decoration was instituted on 22 December 1873. Early in the 20th century; it was divided into two classes. The 2nd Class decoration was awarded after 10 years of service, a further 5 years entitled the recipient to wear a gilt chevron on the ribbon, indicating a 1st Class award. If awarded for bravery or distinguished service (Article 4 of the decoration's statutes), the long service ribbon is changed to a red one bordered by the national Belgian colors. In case of an award for wartime related acts, a silver palm with the royal monogram is affixed on the ribbon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TacHel Posted July 21, 2009 Author Share Posted July 21, 2009 That really clears it up.Thank you! :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gldank Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 That really clears it up.Thank you! I have pictures if you need to see them... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim B Posted September 5, 2009 Share Posted September 5, 2009 Finally...I found this thread again a bit late, but wanted to say thanks to Guy for providing the great reference on these medals! Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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