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Medal of Honour for Humanitarian Assistance
The Medal of Honour for Acts of Humanitarian Assistance was established by Royal Decree No. 92 of 19 June 1822 as a reward for acts of humanitarian assistance characterised by courage, prudence and self-sacrifice.
The Medal of Honour for Acts of Humanitarian Aid is awarded in gold, silver and bronze classes. The honour is still awarded today and is listed in the order of precedence for honours established by the Minister of the Interior.
General
| Start date | 1822 |
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| Dimensions [width] | Various widths |
| Material | gold; silver; bronze |
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Background
| Institutional decision | Royal Decree, 19 June 1822, No. 92 |
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| Additions | Royal Decree, 24 July 1823, No. 94; Royal Decree, 24 January 1841, No. 22; Royal Decree, 22 September 1855, No. 64; Royal Decree, 24 May 1897, No. 87; Royal Decree, 22 June 1898, No. 43; Royal Decree, 11 April 1912, No. 4 |
| Objective | Established as a reward for acts of humanity characterised by courage, prudence and self-sacrifice. |
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| Bibliography | Orders and Decorations of the Netherlands, 130 |
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