War Cross of 1940

GPTKB entity

Statements (50)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:military_insignia
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:World_War_II
gptkbp:associated_with_country gptkb:Belgium
gptkbp:awarded_by gptkb:Queen_of_the_Netherlands
1940s
gptkbp:awarded_for gptkb:Belgium
acts of bravery
gptkbp:awarded_to gptkb:military
gptkb:individuals
gptkbp:awards gptkb:military_unit
no
gptkbp:ceremonial_role yes
gptkbp:color gptkb:gold
gptkbp:conflict gptkb:Second_World_War
gptkbp:criteria no
heroic actions
specific acts of valor
gptkbp:cultural_influence Belgian culture
gptkbp:design cross shape
gptkbp:design_features two arms
gptkbp:eligibility gptkb:military_personnel
gptkbp:established_in gptkb:Belgium
gptkbp:first_awarded gptkb:1940
gptkbp:governed_by Belgian law
gptkbp:historical_context World War II era
gptkbp:historical_significance recognition of bravery during conflict
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label War Cross of 1940
gptkbp:influenced_by World War I decorations
gptkbp:inscription For Bravery
gptkbp:inspired_by historical military awards
gptkbp:involved_units gptkb:Belgian_Army
gptkbp:is_countered_by no
gptkbp:military_branch gptkb:Army
gptkbp:notable_event Belgian resistance actions
gptkbp:notable_recipients Belgian soldiers
gptkbp:opening_ceremony formal presentation
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Belgian_honors_system
gptkbp:posthumous_recognition yes
gptkbp:predecessor War Cross of 1914
gptkbp:recognition national
gptkbp:related_event gptkb:Battle_of_Belgium
gptkbp:related_to gptkb:military_history
gptkbp:ribbon red and yellow
gptkbp:status active
gptkbp:successor War Cross of 1944
gptkbp:symbolizes courage
gptkbp:type gptkb:cross
gptkbp:used_in military ceremonies
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Greek_War_Cross
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5