Civic Guard Merit Medal

The Medal of Merit of the Civil Guard (Dutch: medaille van verdienste van de burgerwacht, French: Médaille du mérite de la garde civique) is a decoration of Belgium.

It was established on 18 November 1830 and was awarded to members of the Belgian Civil Guard for distinguished service.

the obverse bears a climbing lion holding up a lance surmounted by a phrenic cap, symbolizing liberty and freedom.

Within, the French text "recompense civique" (civil reward) is written.

The ribbon is 35 mm wide and consists of the following stripes: The medal was awarded by the Belgian provisional government to members of the Belgian Civil Guard for distinguished service.