Civilian Disobedience Medal

SKU: 02.BEL.0138.101.01

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Attributes

country

Belgium
date of institution

February 12, 1951
remarks

This medal was engraved by Joseph Witterwulghe. It is uncertain whether different ribbons will present a difference in price. The image of the Civilian Disobedience Medal is attributed to Fdutil at Wikipedia, and is in the public domain. See the following page for more information: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:M%C3%A9dailles_des_R%C3%A9fractaires.jpg

History

The Civilian Disobedience Medal was awarded to Belgian citizens in recognition of their refusal to support the Germans during the Second World War.

The medal was awarded on different ribbons to denote different reasons for conferral. Red stripes indicate that the recipient refused to participate in forced labour in Germany, white stripes indicate that the recipient refused to work for the Germans, and yellow stripes indicate that the recipient refused to serve in the German Armed Forces.

The reverse inscription appears in Latin and translates to “Perhaps Defeated, But Never Slaves.”

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Versions

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Civilian Disobedience Medal (stamped "J. WITTERWULGHE")

Price

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Composition

Bronze
Inscription

Rev: 1940-1945 FORSAN VICTI NUNQUAM SERVI
Size

37mm
Maker
Version Remarks

The image of the Civilian Disobedience Medal is attributed to Fdutil at Wikipedia, and is in the public domain. See the following page fo...
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