Fire Service Cross of Merit

The Fire Service Cross of Merit was established by order of the Minister of Justice and Security, 28 October 2021, to recognise exceptional contributions to the fire service, in which the recipient has demonstrated responsibility or shown exceptional competence that exceeds normal expectations.

 

The Fire Service Cross of Merit is awarded in gold, silver and bronze classes. The decoration is still awarded today and is listed in the order of precedence for decorations laid down by the Minister of the Interior.

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Start date2021
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Captionsvoorzijde: BRANDWEER NEDERLAND
Dimensions [width]40 mm
Materialgilt silver; silver; bronze; enamel
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Institutional decisionDecision of the Minister for Justice and Security, 28 October 2021
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ObjectiveEstablished to recognise exceptional contributions to the fire service, where the recipient has demonstrated responsibility or exceptional competence that exceeds normal expectations.
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Silver Cross of Merit from the Dutch Fire Service
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