Commemorative Medal for Armed Humanitarian Operations
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The Commemorative Medal for Armed Humanitarian Operations (Dutch: Herinneringsmedaille voor Gewapende Humanitaire Operaties, French: Médaille commémorative pour opérations humanitaires armées) is a military decoration of Belgium. It was established on 11 September 1987 and is awarded to military and civilian members of the Belgian Armed Forces who participated in armed humanitarian operations. Although never explicitly stated, in practice, the medal is only awarded for a select number of operations on African soil.
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Commemorative Medal for Armed Humanitarian Operations | |
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Type | Military decoration |
Awarded for | Participation in armed humanitarian operations |
Presented by | Kingdom of Belgium |
Eligibility | Military and civilian members of the Belgian Defence |
Status | Currently awarded |
Established | 11 September 1987 |
Precedence | |
Next (higher) | Cross of Honour for Military Service Abroad |
Next (lower) | Commemorative Medal for Foreign Operations or Missions |
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