Ridder in de Orde van Juli, 1830 [Frankrijk]
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The Order of the Cross of July (French: Ordre de la Croix de Juillet) was a French Order of Merit. It was created on December 13, 1830 by King Louis-Philippe I to thank those who had helped overthrow Charles X and establish a Constitutional monarchy. The order, intended to reward the citizens who were distinguished during the 'Glorious Three' (27, 28 and July 29, 1830), included two decorations: The Cross of July and The Medal of July.History
The enabling law envisaged the creation of a special decoration from which the members would profit from the Order. This decoration was created by the ordinance of April 30th, 1831 under the name of the Order of the Cross of July.
It was intended for "those which were characterized by their devotion to the cause of Freedom." The citizens decorated with the Cross of July took an oath of fidelity to the King and an oath of obedience to the constitutional charter and the kingdom's laws. Military honors were given to the holders of the Cross of July as well as to those of the Légion of Honor.
A commission of the national awards, chaired by the General Fabvier, decreed 1,789 crosses, including more than 300 to soldiers.