Belgium - Military medal - commemorative medals from World War II, 1940–1945

1. Medal of the Armed Resistance 1940-1945 (Médaille de la Résistance armée 1940-1945) • Appearance: Bronze medal with a crown on top, a sword and the inscription 1940 - 1945 (or the depiction of the Resistance). • Ribbon: Black ribbon with green and red stripes (symbol of the dark years of occupation, hope and blood shed). • Background: Instituted on 16 February 1946 and awarded to members of the armed resistance and intelligence services. 2. War Memorial Medal 1940-1945 (Médaille commémorative de la guerre 1940-1945) • Appearance: Bronze circular medal with a sword/ cross design and the dates 1940 - 1945. • Ribbon: Striped ribbon in green and black (or yellow/black depending on the exact version or wearing method). • Background: Instituted in February 1945 for Belgian soldiers, resistance fighters, and Allies who contributed to the struggle between 10 May 1940 and 7 May 1945. 3. Prisoners of War Medal 1940-1945 (Médaille du Prisonnier de guerre 1940-1945) • Appearance: Bronze circular medal with a sword in a laurel wreath or relief and abbreviations/inscriptions. • Ribbon: Solid green ribbon. • Background: Instituted on 20 October 1947 for soldiers of the Belgian Armed Forces who were held as prisoners of war by the Axis powers during World War II.

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