33mm wide bronze Maltese cross imposed on a cross patonce, sprays of laurel on the points, with faceted points between the arms, with loop for ribbon suspension; the face with a circular central medallion bearing the helmeted head of King Albert I facing left; the reverse with a raised circular central boss bearing the crowned cipher of King Albert I, on original ribbon.

The Cross was instituted in 1971 by the National Federation of the Veterans of King Albert I (Fédération Nationale des Vétérans du Roi Albert 1er / Nationaal Verbond der Veteranen van Koning Albert I) to be awarded to its members - holders of the Veterans’ Cross, and sons of deceased former combatants.

The Federation was created in June 1948 to honour the memory of King Albert I and the soldiers who fought during his reign.  In May 1973, it was granted the prefix ‘Royal’ and in 2005 renamed the Royal Federation of Veterans and Supporters of King Albert I due to the dwindling numbers of veterans but continues in existence to promote national unity and patriotism and to engage in philanthropic works.