| The Bronze Cross, created in 1940, is conferred on Dutch servicemen who have distinguished themselves for the benefit of the Dutch State through action against the enemy that is characterised by bravery or leadership. In addition to Dutch servicemen, the Bronze Cross can be conferred on Dutch citizens and foreign nationals. Decoration nominations for the Bronze Cross are assessed by the Bravery Decorations Commission of the Ministry of Defence. The minister of Defence makes the recommendation to the head of state, who ratifies the appointment in a Royal decree.
Some 3497 people have received the Bronze Cross since 1940.
Design: a four-armed bronze cross, attached to an orange ribbon, 37 millimetres wide, with a 6 millimetre wide vertical stripe in 'Nassau blue' in the middle. People who have already been awarded the Bronze Cross and who subsequently receive the decoration again for similar action wear the number '2' in gold on the ribbon of the Bronze Cross. For the next similar action, the number is increased to '3' and so on. |
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The Bronze Cross |
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