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The cross was established in 1909 at the time of the first march, to award successful military participants of the Vierdaagse. [1] Since 1910 it has been awarded to all participants who successfully complete all four days, both military and civilian. [2] Beginning in 2009 wheelchair users who complete the course have been eligible for the cross ...
International March of Diekirch Medal, At the completion of 1 20 km march, 1 40 km march, or 2 40 km marches within 48 hours, personnel are entitled to wear the International March of Diekirch Medal. Mexico
Originally, all had to complete the marches for the group to receive the award. Since 1973 a group can qualify if no more than 10% of walkers retire during the march. This 10% is rounded up. For example, if a team has 13 participants at the start, 10% equates to 1.3, and up to two group members can withdraw and the group medal still be awarded.
The IML Walking Association (until 2006 named the International Marching League (IML)) is a non-profit organization that promotes recreational walking in the form of international non-competitive multi-day walking events ("marches") in its member countries. [1] The motto of the organization is Nos iungat ambulare ("May walking bring us together").
The march drew significant interest from service members across NATO countries. This included the United States Army, with the 492nd Civil Affairs Battalion based out of Buckeye, Arizona hosting the largest individual marching event in the United States that year. In 2023 the march returned to being only held as a live event in Diekirch. [4] [5 ...
Cavalry, Tank and infantry regiments of the British Army are listed in their own orders of precedence, which dates back to when regiments had numbers rather than names. The order comes from the start of the regiment's service under the Crown, up to 1881 and the " Cardwell Reforms ", when the use of numbers was abolished in favour of linking ...
The most he ever forked out was $4,000 for a Cleveland brass badge from 1866, the year the Cleveland Police Department formed. ... The 32-year-old officer was shot to death March 9, 1919, while ...
20 years service (gold + 1 oak leaf) 25 years service (gold + 2 oak leaves) 30 years service (gold + 3 oak leaves) Medal for Faithful Service in Fighting Groups of the Working Class (Medaille für Treue Dienste in den Kampfgruppen der Arbeiterklasse) 1965-10-06 The medal was awarded in four classes: 5 years service (bronze) 10 years service ...