Civic Guard Merit Medal
| Medal of Merit of the Civil Guard | |
|---|---|
| Type | Military decoration |
| Awarded for | Distinguished service |
| Presented by |  Kingdom of Belgium |
| Eligibility | Members of the Belgian Civic guard |
| Clasps | None |
| Status | Abolished |
| Established | 19 November 1830 |
| First awarded | 1830 |
| Last awarded | 1830 |
| Total | 5 |
| Total awarded posthumously | 0 |
| Total recipients | 5 |
The Medal of Merit of the Civil Guard (Dutch: medaille van verdienste van de burgerwacht, French: Médaille du mérite de la garde civique) is a decoration of Belgium. It was established on 18 November 1830 and was awarded to members of the Belgian Civil Guard for distinguished service.[1]
Insignia
[edit]The medal is circular and gold-plated. the obverse bears a climbing lion holding up a lance surmounted by a phrenic cap, symbolizing liberty and freedom. Below the lion, the name of the creator of the medal is written (Braemt F.). The reverse of the medal shows a wreath similar to the one surrounding the Maltese cross of the Order of Leopold, being a wreath of laurel (left) and oak leaves (right). Within, the French text "recompense civique" (civil reward) is written.
Ribbon
[edit]The ribbon is 35 mm wide and consists of the following stripes:
- 5,6 mm Red;
- 1,6 mm Dark green;
- 5,6 mm White;
- 1,6 mm Dark green;
- 11,3 mm Red;
- 1,6 mm Dark green;
- 5,6 mm White;
- 1,6 mm Dark green;
- 5,6 mm Red;
Award conditions
[edit]The medal was awarded by the Belgian provisional government to members of the Belgian Civil Guard for distinguished service. Only five medals were ever awarded.[2]
Order of precedence
[edit]The order of precedence of the medal was never formally established.
Recipients
[edit]- Baron Emmanuel van der Linden d'Hooghvorst
- Colonel Knight Van Coeckelberghe de Dudzele
- Major François Michiels
- An unknown sergeant
- An unknown member of the guard
