Military Medal Courage and Dedication 1st class

This French-language reduced version of the Military Medal for Courage and Dedication 1st Class is a smaller counterpart of the full-size decoration, created for convenient wear during ceremonies and less formal occasions.

The decoration consists of a gilt pattée cross with widened arms, set against a background of radiating rays. At the center is a round medallion displaying the Belgian coat of arms with the lion in relief, surrounded by an inscription in French.

Above the cross sits a gilt royal crown, symbolizing official royal approval. The medal is suspended from a red moiré ribbon with narrow vertical stripes in black, yellow, and red. The 1st Class distinction is marked by an inverted gilt chevron (V-shape) fixed to the ribbon.

This French-language reduced model serves as both a refined wearable insignia and a sought-after collector’s item, complementing the full-size medal.