Cross for Mars Proficiency, 1st–4th class
The Cross for Marching Proficiency was established in 1909 to recognise those who had completed the four-day marches. The Cross for Marching Proficiency is also known as the Four-Day Cross.
The Cross for Mars Proficiency is still awarded today and is listed in the decree on the order of precedence for honours, as laid down by the Minister of the Interior.
General
| Start date | 1909 |
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| End date | |
| Captions | voorzijde: K.N.B.V.L.O. |
| Dimensions [width] | 35 mm |
| Material | gilded bronze; enamel |
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Background
On the second award, the recipient receives a cross suspended from a royal crown. A green-enamelled shield bearing the numbers 3 and 4 in bronze denotes a third and fourth award.
| Institutional decision | |
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| Additions | |
| Objective | Established as a reward for those who have completed the Four Days Marches. |
| (Historical) context | |
| Producer | Van Veluw; Koninklijke Begeer |
| Bibliography | Orders and Decorations of the Netherlands, 144–145 |
| Note | The Cross for Marching Proficiency is also known as the Four-Day March Cross. Originally, the cross was made of bronze. Until 1958, the inscription on the arms of the cross read: N.B.V.L.O. |
Section
| In full | Cross for Mars Exploration |
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| Share | |
| Additions | repeat buckles |
