Belgium Order of the red Cross - Crown variations

[TacHel]

I just got in this nice early Order of the Red Cross 1st class and noticed a marked difference with my 2nd class, the crowns are different.

I was wondering if this simply due to different makers of if Belgian monarchs used different crowns like the British kings and queens do?

[Jef]

hello Frank,

As far as I'm concerned, it's due to different makers. This is not even an official medal.

kind regards,

Jef

[belgoman]

Hallo TacHel, both items are from post ww1 period unless your 1st class ribon has a roset on it. If not,then it is surely post ww1.

The difference in crowns has nothing to do with the different kings, they are just from different makers. Yet the crown type of your 1st class is older than the other one.

These medals are given by the Belgian Red Cross and are not official decorations as Jef said correctly, and not supposed to be worn on military uniforms.

kind regards, JP.

[TacHel]

These medals are given by the Belgian Red Cross and are not official decorations as Jef said correctly, and not supposed to be worn on military uniforms.

kind regards, JP.

I know, I couldn't resist them anyway... :blush:

Edited April 20, 2012 by TacHel

[belgoman]

Hallo TacHel, and right you are, these decorations are present in about all good Belgian collections... as in mine

By the way, some members of the Armed forces wear the service ribbon on their uniform just after their military decorations...even if it is not really official, it is generally tolerated...as the Red Cross is non political, neutral, aso.....

After the 1st world war,a number of these decorations have been awarded to British nurses also to recognize their work in the hospitals.

So, all the best for your collection, best regards