Belgian Croix de Guerre

[Malcolm Bull]

Just one question (plus a bit more), and hopefully just one answer.

I know that someone awarded, say, the Military Medal could put MM after his/her name.

Questions: If someone was awarded the Belgian Croix de Guerre, could they put letters after their name? and what were the letters?

Thanks in advance

[KGarrad]

I seem to remember reading that British Armed Forces are not allowed to use post-nominal letters from a foreign country?

But darned if I can find it!

[Flattybasher9]

A person cannot wear a  foreign medal including a Croix de Guerre, unless HMG has given permission, either restricted or unrestricted. So it's doubtful that there would be a "post-nominal" set of letters for the award.

Malky

[philipsearching]

A person cannot wear a  foreign medal including a Croix de Guerre, unless HMG has given permission, either restricted or unrestricted. So it's doubtful that there would be a "post-nominal" set of letters for the award.

Malky

as per Chapter 10 of
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/557785/JSP761_Part1.pdf

I've flipped through it, but can't see a mention of entitlement to use initials of foreign awards.

Philip

[Flattybasher9]

There are comments re sometimes "Unnoficial" post-nominal use in France, "Cd G"

Malky

[Kiltpin]

Having spoken with a couple of Belgians about this, it seems that the Belgians, themselves, do not use post nominals for their Croix de Guerre.

Their only Belgian military award that has post nominals is one that translates as "Military Medal". It is in 4 grades and the top grade is the equivalent of our Victoria Cross.

Regards
Chas

[Malcolm Bull]

Thanks everyone.  That seems pretty conclusive