 In the centre is a narrow cross on a gyronny background inside a blue circlet inscribed "Vivit Post Funera Virtus" ("Courage lives on after death") within a green laurel wreath.The reverse depicts the national coat of arms and the words "Vir Dapperheid" and "For Bravery".The ribbon is blue with a white-gold-white centre panel, and is worn around the neck.