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150 The same cross, but with the ribbon No. 14, and the inscription: 'Vrywilling' (Volunteer), on the reverse, was distributed amongst the volunteers engaged in the struggle with Belgium, in 1831.

8. Medal of Antwerp, was founded on the 31st of May, 1833, for those who had distinguished themselves at the defence of the citadel. (Tab. III. No. 12).

9. Buckle in bronze, founded for valour, on the 3lst May, 1832.

DECORATION OF HONOUR FOR THE NATIONAL GUARD

Was founded on the 5th December, 1851. It consists, for officers, of a silver buckle, on which is given the number of years of service, within a wreath of olive and oak leaves above two crossed swords, and, for sub-officers and guard-soldiers, of a medal with the words.: 'Trouwe Dienst' (Loyal service) above a trophy of standards and weapons, which partly cover the above words; while beneath the trophy is seen within a semicircle, the word 'Schuttery' (National Guard). The whole is of silver, surrounded by an olive and oak wreath, and covered by a civic crown. 'The officers fasten it on the left breast, while the sub-officers and privates wear it suspended by an orange coloured watered ribbon. It is conferred on those who have served, irreproachably, in the National Guard for fifteen years. Active service out of the town of domicile, counts double.