Belgium Order Civil Decoration for Bravery, Devotion and Philanthropy Silver Class, Leopold I EF-

Belgium – Civil Decoration for Bravery, Devotion and Philanthropy , Silver Class, Leopold I (1831–1867)
Description

Eight-pointed cross in silvered metal with stippled background. Between the arms appear stylised heraldic lions.

Central medallion bearing crowned monogram “L” for Leopold II. Identical on both sides.

Suspended from a ring and ball.

Ribbon: red with two black vertical stripes bordered by narrow yellow lines — corresponding to the Bravery / Devotion / Humanity variant.

Specifications

Country: Belgium

Decoration: Civil Decoration (Décoration Civique / Burgerlijke Ereteken)

Type: Bravery / Devotion / Humanity

Class: Silver class

Monarch: Leopold II (1865–1909)

Institution: Royal Decree, 21 July 1867

Material: Silvered bronze

Suspension: Ball and ring

Ribbon: Correct type for bravery/devotion variant

The decoration was instituted on 21st July 1867 and may be awarded to both Belgians and foreigners for notable acts benefiting a citizen of Belgium. The decoration comprises five ranks: first and second-class crosses and gold, silver, and bronze medals.

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