{"product_id":"belgian-fire-cross-1914-1918-croix-du-feu-1914-1918-or-vuurkruis","title":"Belgian Fire Cross 1914-1918 (Croix du Feu 1914-1918 or Vuurkruis)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is the Belgian Fire Cross 1914-1918 (Croix du Feu 1914-1918 or Vuurkruis 1914-1918), a bronze military decoration for WWI front-line service. Established in 1934, it was awarded to holders of the “Fire Card,” given to those under enemy fire, but not posthumously.\u003cbr\u003eDesign Details\u003cbr\u003eThe cross features a battlefield scene on the obverse with a helmet, bayonet, howitzer, and rising sun between laurel branches. The reverse shows a laurel branch crossed by “SALVS PATRIAE SVPREMA LEX” (“The Nation’s Salvation is Our Highest Duty”), a crown with rays, “1914” and “1918,” and designer “A. Rombaut.” It suspends from a red moiré ribbon with three blue stripes.\u003cbr\u003eInstituted by royal decree on February 6, 1934, it recognized Belgian armed forces (and some foreigners) exposed to combat during 1914-1918. Notable recipients include aviator Baron Willy Coppens and various lieutenant generals.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gradia Militaria","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52614237847880,"sku":"6.3.26","price":15.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0924\/1103\/5976\/files\/IMG-1847.heic?v=1772998895","url":"https:\/\/www.gradiamilitaria.com\/products\/belgian-fire-cross-1914-1918-croix-du-feu-1914-1918-or-vuurkruis","provider":"Gradia Militaria","version":"1.0","type":"link"}