Cross of Merit (Netherlands)
On 20 February 1941, the Dutch government in exile in London instituted several new awards for bravery. The new way that wars were fought, with civilian resistance and the merchant navy in great peril, made this necessary. Amongst the new decorations was the "Cross of Merit", (Dutch: "Kruis van Verdienste") an award for "working in the interest of the Netherlands while faced with enemy actions and distinguishing oneself through valor and resolute behavior". One did not have to be on the front line to win this award. In case of repeated awards a large "2" or "3" is pinned to the ribbon.
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Cross of Merit (Netherlands)
On 20 February 1941, the Dutch government in exile in London instituted several new awards for bravery. The new way that wars were fought, with civilian resistance and the merchant navy in great peril, made this necessary. Amongst the new decorations was the "Cross of Merit", (Dutch: "Kruis van Verdienste") an award for "working in the interest of the Netherlands while faced with enemy actions and distinguishing oneself through valor and resolute behavior". One did not have to be on the front line to win this award. In case of repeated awards a large "2" or "3" is pinned to the ribbon.
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Das Verdienstkreuz wurde am 20 ...... ist auch an Ausländer möglich.
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Het Kruis van Verdienste is ee ...... van Verdienste onderscheiden.
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On 20 February 1941, the Dutch ...... edence after the Bronze Cross.
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A Cross of Merit. There are several issues and types of this decoration.
Ribbon bar of the Cross of Merit
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1941-02-20
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Those working in the interest ...... gh valor and resolute behavior
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Cross of Merit
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Das Verdienstkreuz wurde am 20 ...... ist auch an Ausländer möglich.
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Het Kruis van Verdienste is ee ...... voor dit kruis geen vereiste.
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On 20 February 1941, the Dutch ...... r "3" is pinned to the ribbon.
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Cross of Merit (Netherlands)
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Kruis van Verdienste (Nederland)
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Verdienstkreuz (Niederlande)
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