Croix de Guerre (WW1)
This was instituted on 5 October 1915 to reward acts of bravery on the battlefield. Mentions in despatches were shown on the suspension and service ribbon in the form of a small Belgian Lion, or palms, with King Albert's monogram as follows:
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Bronze Palm |
Army despatch |
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Gilt Lion |
Divisional despatch |
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Silver Lion |
Brigade despatch |
|
Bronze Lion |
Regimental despatch |
It was also awarded to foreign military personnel.