Belgium – Civic Decoration for Long Service in the Administration, 2nd Class Cross, with commemorative clasp “1830-1880”
Obverse:
White-enamelled Maltese cross with ornamental foliage between the arms, surmounted by the Belgian royal crown. Central medallion with royal monogram.
Reverse:
White-enamelled Maltese cross of identical form with central royal monogram.
Material: Silvered metal with white enamel
Suspension: Crown suspension with ring
Ribbon: Red ribbon with three black longitudinal stripes
Clasp: Commemorative clasp “1830-1880”
Edge: Plain
Historical Context:
The Civic Decoration was instituted in 1867, while the ribbon for long service in the administration was introduced in 1885 for civil servants with long and meritorious service. This example is the 2nd Class Cross. The clasp “1830-1880” refers to the 50th anniversary of Belgian independence.
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