Kingdom of Belgium: Honorary Insignia of Work

Insigne d'Honneur du Travail
Ereteken van de Arbeid

Ribbon: Brown with coloured edges according to grade.

Instituted: 14 March 1929.

Awarded: To especially meritorious workers for their skills and commitment to their profession.

Grades: 7.

Type 1
1929-1948		 Type 2
1948-1963		 Type 3
1963-date
Doyen
The leading exponent of a given trade		 Sorry - no picture of obverse Sorry - no picture of reverse
Honorary Doyen
Retired holders of the Doyen title		 Sorry - no picture of obverse Sorry - no picture of reverse
Gold Laureate
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Silver Laureate
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Bronze Laureate
Practioners over 30 demonstrating commitment to their trade and to personal development		 Sorry - no picture of obverse Sorry - no picture of reverse
Star of Cadet of Labour
Young practicioners (under 30 and showing promise)		 Sorry - no picture of obverse Sorry - no picture of reverse
Honorary Star of Cadet of Labour
People not in the trade who have supported and encouraged young practitioners		 Sorry - no picture of obverse Sorry - no picture of reverse
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