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Centenary of National Independence Commemorative Medal
| Centenary of National Independence Commemorative Medal | |
|---|---|
 Centenary of National Independence Commemorative Medal (obverse) | |
| Type | Commemorative medal |
| Awarded for | Twenty years of state service prior to 1 January 1931 |
| Presented by |  Kingdom of Belgium |
| Eligibility | Civil servants, veterans and serving members of the Belgian Armed Forces |
| Status | No longer awarded |
| Established | 20 July 1930 |
The Centenary of National Independence Commemorative Medal 1830-1930 (French: Médaille Commémorative du Centenaire de l'Indépendance Nationale 1830-1930, Dutch: Herinneringsmedaille van 100 Jaars de Onafhankelijkheid 1830-1930) was a Belgian commemorative medal established by royal decree on 20 July 1930 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Belgian independence.[1]
It was awarded to serving members of the Belgian Armed Forces and to veterans of the service as well as to civil servants who served honourably for twenty years or more prior to 1 January 1931 and who were thus eligible for the Civic Decoration for long service, the Military Cross or the Military Decoration.[1]
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