Expedition Cross
Former Dutch military award / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Expedition Cross (Dutch: Expeditiekruis) officially known as the Cross for Important Military Operations (Dutch: Ereteken voor Belangrijke Krijgsbedrijven) was a military decoration of Kingdom of the Netherlands. Created by royal decree on 19 February 1869, by King William III, the cross was awarded for participation in major military operations between 1846 and 1942.[2]
Quick Facts Type, Awarded for ...
Expedition Cross | |
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Type | Military decoration |
Awarded for | Service on military expeditions |
Presented by | the Kingdom of the Netherlands |
Clasps | 33 total |
Status | No longer awarded |
Established | 19 February 1869 |
Precedence | |
Next (higher) | Decoration of Merit[1] |
Next (lower) | Lombok Cross[1] |
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