Mobilisation War Cross
Award
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The Mobilisation War Cross (Dutch: Mobilisatie-Oorlogskruis) is a Dutch medal awarded for service during World War II.
TypeMilitary campaign decoration
Awarded forSix months service between 6 April 1939 – 20 May 1940
Presented bythe Kingdom of the Netherlands
CampaignWorld War II
| Mobilisation War Cross Mobilisatie-Oorlogskruis | |
|---|---|
Obverse of the Mobilisation War Cross | |
| Type | Military campaign decoration |
| Awarded for | Six months service between 6 April 1939 – 20 May 1940 |
| Presented by | the Kingdom of the Netherlands |
| Campaign | World War II |
| Status | No longer awarded |
| Established | 11 August 1948 |
 Undress ribbon of the cross | |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | New Guinea Commemorative Cross[1] |
| Next (lower) | Cross for Justice and Freedom[1] |
Establishment and criteria
The Mobilisation War Cross was established on 11 August 1948 by royal decree of Queen Wilhelmina.[2] Those eligible for the award include military personnel who served for at least six months between 6 April 1939 – 20 May 1940. However, the Cross can also be awarded to non-military personnel or people who did not serve a full six months, as long as the subject performed military tasks for the Kingdom of the Netherlands.[3]
On 1 December 1992, the original royal decree was rescinded and replaced.[3]
