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[3] On 1 December 1992, the original royal decree was rescinded and replaced.

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