Dutch Cross of Resistance
Dutch decoration for resistance against the German occupation, awarded between 1946 and 1955
The Verzetskruis 1940–1945 (Dutch: Cross of Resistance 1940–1945) is the second highest military medal in the Netherlands given for bravery. It was awarded to members of the Dutch resistance. They were civilians who fought the Nazi occupation of their country during the Second World War.
| Dutch Cross of Resistance | |
|---|---|
 The Dutch Cross of Resistance | |
Awarded by  Kingdom of the Netherlands | |
| Type | Civil decoration |
| Awarded for | Extreme bravery awarded to the Dutch resistance |
| Status | No longer awarded |
| Statistics | |
| Established | 3 May 1946 |
| Total awarded | 95 times |
| Posthumous awards | 93 times |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Honorary Sabre |
| Next (lower) | Honorary Medal for Charitable Assistance |
 Ribbon bar of the Dutch Cross of Resistance | |