WAR MEDALS

Medals were given to people who risked their life and helped in battle. Below is some information about the medals given out.

This medal is called the The Army Distinguished Service Medal designed by Captin Aymar Embury, the designer of the Distinguished Service Cross. This medal was awarded to persons who distinguished themselves by "exceptionally meritorious service to the government in a duty of great responsibility". This medal was first given to the commanders of the Allied forces.

To find more about this medal click here..... Army Distinguished Service Medal

This medal is called the Tapferkeits Medaille, which means the Bravery Medal. This medal was awareded to non-commissioned officers and other ranks for a deed of bravery in the war.

To find more about this medal, click here...... Tapferkeits Medaille

This medal is called The Mobilisation Cross.This is a bronze cross that was awareded to people who wore the official Dutch uniform. This would include reservists and civilians.

To find out more about the Mobilization Cross, click here..... Moblization Cross

This is the Cross of Liberty. A Military and a Civil Division and five classes were the two divisions that the Cross of Libery held. This medal was awarded with brilliants to the two divisions. Or it could be awarded for medical personal with a red cross.

To find out more about the Liberty Cross, click here..... Liberty Cross

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