- Time Period: The Great War
- Institution: 1934
- Country: Belgium
The Yser Cross (Croix de l’Yser / Kruis van de IJzer) replaced the Yser Medal in 1934. The Yser Medal and the Yser Cross could not be worn together, it was one or the other.
The Yser Cross was issued as a replacement to the earlier Yser Medal upon application and payment of a fee, consequently, relatively few were issued as few veterans wanted to trade in their medal, and even fewer wanted to pay the fee.
The Yser Cross Design
The cross was of similar design to the Yser Medal, displaying the same obverse and reverse except that it was in the form of a cross pattée.
Although issued with the same black and red ribbon as the Yser medal, many Flemish recipients opted for an unofficial black and yellow ribbon identifying them as Dutch-speaking Belgians.
