Belgian Croix de Guerre Streamer
The Belgian Croix de Guerre Streamer represents a distinguished foreign military decoration awarded by the Government of Belgium to qualifying United States Army organizations for exceptional heroism and distinguished combat service.
The Belgian Croix de Guerre, or Belgian Cross of War, was originally established in 1915 to recognize acts of heroism performed by individuals or military organizations. The decoration was authorized again during World War II, and qualifying U.S. Army units received the award for distinguished combat actions during the liberation and defense of Belgium.
World War II Belgian Croix de Guerre
During World War II, the Belgian Croix de Guerre was awarded to U.S. Army organizations and individuals for exceptional performance in combat.
The decoration could be awarded at different levels of command. The level of the citation determined the device associated with the award.
A Bronze Palm signifies an award at the Belgian Army level.
U.S. Army Lineage and Honors records may identify the decoration as:
Belgian Croix de Guerre 1940 with Palm
The exact award and streamer inscription are determined by the organization's official Lineage and Honors documentation.
Streamer Design
The Belgian Croix de Guerre Streamer is Red with three narrow Green stripes on each side.
The authorized inscription is embroidered in White.
When a Palm is authorized as part of the unit's decoration, the Palm is embroidered in Green.
The streamer uses the same general color and pattern as the ribbon of the Belgian Croix de Guerre.
Authorized Inscriptions
The inscription varies according to the specific action for which the organization received the Belgian decoration.
Examples found in official U.S. Army Lineage and Honors records include:
- BASTOGNE
- Other authorized locations or actions as documented in the organization's official Lineage and Honors
For example, the 2d Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment is credited with the:
Belgian Croix de Guerre 1940 with Palm, Streamer embroidered BASTOGNE
The exact inscription should always be verified against the individual organization's official U.S. Army Lineage and Honors before manufacturing the streamer.
Belgian Fourragère
The Belgian Fourragère is related to, but distinct from, the Belgian Croix de Guerre Streamer.
The Belgian government may award the Fourragère when an organization has been cited twice in the Order of the Day of the Belgian Army. Award of the Fourragère is not automatic and requires specific authorization by the Belgian government.
Therefore, the Belgian Croix de Guerre Streamer and Belgian Fourragère should be treated as separate military honors when determining an organization's authorized decorations.
Product Features
- Belgian Croix de Guerre Streamer
- Official U.S. Army foreign unit award streamer
- Red field with three narrow Green stripes on each side
- Authorized inscription embroidered in White
- Green embroidered Palm when authorized
- Represents Belgian recognition for distinguished combat service
- Custom embroidered with the authorized unit award inscription
- Appropriate for qualifying U.S. Army organizational honors
- Designed for Army organizational colors and authorized guidon display
- Professional military and ceremonial construction
- Made in the USA
