Medal of Recognition 1940–1945
| Medal of Recognition | |
|---|---|
The bronze Medal of Recognition 1940–1945 | |
| Type | Civil decoration, with degrees silver and bronze |
| Presented by | Kingdom of the Netherlands |
| Status | Still living recipients, but not awarded anymore |
| Established | 9 February 1946 |
Ribbon bar of the silver Medal of Recognition | |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Medal of the Red Cross |
| Next (lower) | Decoration of Merit |
The Medal of Recognition 1940–1945 (Dutch: Erkentelijkheidsmedaille 1940–1945) was a medal of the Kingdom of the Netherlands that was established by Royal Decree on 9 February 1946. The decoration was of two classes, silver and bronze, and was awarded to those who aided the Dutch during the period of World War II, or afterwards helped relieve those who had suffered from the German occupation.