- Time Period: Second World War
- Institution: 17 July 1941
- Country: Belgium
The Maritime Medal 1940–1945 (Médaille Maritime 1940–1945 / Maritieme Medaille 1940–1945) is a Belgian bravery award of World War II, established on 17 July 1941 by Royal Decree and awarded to members of the Belgian Navy, merchant navy or fishing fleet (later also all naval personnel for service of two years onboard an allied warship and those shipwrecked twice due to combat action) for acts of heroism in the saving of ships or lives during action against the enemy.
The Maritime Medal 1940-1945 Design
The medal measures 38mm in diameter and is circular and struck in bronze. Its obverse bears the relief image of a lion rampant. The reverse bears the royal cipher of King Leopold III.
The ribbon is 38mm wide ocean green silk moiré. There are six 1mm wide white stripes, three at left and three at right separated by 3mm each starting 3mm from the ribbon’s edges. The medal is suspended by a ring through the suspension loop. Miniature crossed bronze sea anchors are affixed to the ribbon, sizes vary greatly depending on the maker.
