Belgian Military Long Service Decoration, Officer Grade, With Rosette, Interwar Production
Key Information
• Country: Belgium
• Decoration: Military Cross
• Class: 1st Class / Officer Grade
• Award Type: Long Service Military Decoration
• Estimated Period: Interwar to Early WWII Production
• Includes: Original ribbon with officer rosette
• Material: Gilt bronze with black enamel
• Suspension: Royal crown suspension
• Dimensions approx.: 64.88 mm including crown x 39.02 mm
Medal Design
For condition, please refer to the pictures, all dimensions are approx.
Obverse displays a black enamel Maltese-style cross with crossed swords between the arms. The central medallion features the Belgian heraldic lion. The decoration is surmounted by a royal crown suspension.
The ribbon is green with red edge stripes and includes an officer grade rosette.
Reverse features the royal monogram typical of Belgian Military Cross decorations.
Condition
Very good vintage condition.
• Minor enamel surface wear visible under magnification
• Attractive aged patina on metal surfaces
• Ribbon preserved with officer rosette present
• Normal signs of age and service wear
• No structural damage observed
Historical and Collectible Significance
The Belgian Military Cross was instituted in 1885 as a long service award for members of the Belgian Armed Forces.
The 1st Class was awarded to officers after approximately 25 years of continuous military service. Decorations of this type were awarded through multiple reign periods and remain highly collectible among Belgian militaria specialists.
Officer grade examples retaining original ribbon rosettes are especially desirable among collectors.
Summary
Original Belgian Military Cross 1st Class officer long service decoration. Attractive interwar production example featuring original ribbon and rosette. A desirable collectible piece of Belgian military history.
For the condition, please refer to the pictures.