Original Belgian Political Prisoners Cross 1940–1945 medal in box

The Political Prisoners Cross 1940–1945 is an official Belgian commemorative medal awarded to civilians who were arrested and imprisoned by the occupying forces for political reasons during the Second World War.The cross is made of silvered metal and features a distinctive four-armed design. At the center is a red enamel triangle with the letter 'B,' referring to Belgium, surrounded by a circle with stylized barbed wire motifs symbolizing captivity and internment. The reverse bears the dates 1940–1945. The original blue-and-white vertically striped ribbon is present, along with the attached metal bars with stars indicating additional recognitions or periods of detention.This example comes in its original red presentation case, with the maker's mark inside reading 'Fonson & Cie – Médailles & Insignes – Bruxelles.'An attractive piece for collectors of Second World War awards and Belgian military and civil decorations.Article number: 18391