Cross for Mars Service, 50th–59th award
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.
A white enamelled shield bearing the numbers 50 to 59, surrounded by a gold beaded border, indicates the 50th to 59th award.
The Cross for Mars Proficiency is still awarded today and is listed in the order of precedence for honours established 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 | gilt silver; enamel |
| Number |
Background
| Institutional decision | |
|---|---|
| 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 arms of the cross bore the inscription: N.B.V.L.O. A white enamelled shield bearing the numbers 50 to 59, surrounded by a gold beaded border, indicates the 50th to 59th award. |
Section
| In full | Cross for Mars Exploration |
|---|---|
| Share | |
| Additions | repeat buckles |
