War Cross (Luxembourg)
The War Cross 1940–1945 ( Croix de Guerre ) was donated on April 17, 1945 by Grand Duchess Charlotte of Luxembourg and was intended to reward outstanding military deeds in the struggle for the liberation of the country. The award could be given to military personnel, members of paramilitary organizations and foreigners.
Appearance and wearing style
The decoration is made of bronze -made Maltese cross with beads on the cross points. Two crossed swords run through the cross angles . The crowned initial C (Charlotte) in the medallion . The year 1940 (occupation of the country) can be found in the medallion on the reverse .
The medal is surmounted by a crown with two smooth, rigid ribbons to which the carrying ring is attached.
The award is worn on a blue ribbon with five orange stripes on the left side of the chest.
Award numbers
The War Cross 1940–1945 was awarded a total of 1,473 times to the following nationalities:
- 506 Luxembourgers
- 778 Americans
- 86 Belgians
- 67 French
- 35 English
- 1 Dutch
literature
- Jean Schoos : The orders and decorations of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and the former Duchy of Nassau in the past and present. Publishing house of Sankt-Paulus-Druckerei AG, Luxembourg 1990, ISBN 2-87963-048-7 .
