The Flemish produced numerous military and political awards for their pro-nazi party Dinaso and later referred as the "Vlaamsch Nationaal Verbond" (Flemish National Front). The most prestigious awards were those named after party leaders, the so-called van Severen and Tollenaere Badges.

The Joris van Severen badge, properly referred as the Dinaso Honor Badge was instituted after the murder of the Flemish Verdinaso leader on May 20 1940 in Abbeville, France. The recipients of the award were those political men who were arrested by the Belgium government prior to the German invasion of May 1940. There were two classes made, a silver type for Officers and a bronze for lower ranks. The van Severen bronze badge shown on the left is a die cast. The front side is formed from a large medallion, with a shield in its center and sword pointing upwards crossing horizontally. The emblem in the center of the shield shows a sword, which represents the Flemish will to fight trough its history, the plough stands for their traditional agriculture, and the cog wheel for the technology. On the medallion it has the inscription "Trouw aan Joris van Severen - Abbeville - 20 Mei 1940 " (Loyalty to Joris van Severen -Abbeville -May 1940). The reverse is solid with two small loop rings that holds the pin. Also it should be noted that there exist van Severen badges, which have a slight design variations with the lettering, color and size. Another variation of the van Severen badge exist it is slightly smaller in size. This badge is pictured in David Littlejohn's book, Vol 4, in the addendum section, page 280."

The Tollenaere Honor badge was the second most prestigious award and was rendered in two classes silver and bronze, although their is no evidence shown that the silver class was ever worn. The badge honors the death of the VNV Black Brigade Leader Dr. Reimond Tollenaere who was killed in action at Kopzy, near Leningrad on 22 January 1942. The badge shows the Dutch wolf's hook, a small rectangular box with the motto "TROUW" (Loyalty) and a sword in the background crossing it. The bottom part shows a circular ring with the Flemish motto "AANR TOLLENAERE KOPZY JAN 1942," indicating the date and place where he was killed. The VNV Black Brigade members were awarded this badge for loyalty and sacrifice. The badge is cast, semi hollow on the back and has the same style loop rings. There are reproduction badges with the German style pin and catch.

The Flemish Anti-Terrorist Award

The Flemish Anti-Terrorist Award shown is a very rare decoration awarded to those who had been subjected to attack by Terrorist (Resistance). This badge was instituted in 1943 in gilt class only. The Badge shows a medallion with the motto "Wie Leven Wil Moet Strijden" (Who Would Live, Must Fight). The Triangle within the circle represents the VNV Emblem. A sword is shown in the center, which represents the Struggle against Bolshevism. The back shows two loop style hinges, which are part of the die stamped badge.

The Flemish VNV War Merit Award

The Flemish VNV War Merit Award shown on your right is another extremely rare decoration instituted in June 1944. This award is known as the "Eer en Trouw" (Honor and Loyalty) Badge. It was awarded in bronze only for special acts of courage at home or at the Eastern Front. The badge was also awarded for those killed in action or by terrorist. It was die stamped with the two loop style hinge, and mounted on a commemorate plaque.

The Walloon Honor Rexist Badge shown are also known as the Blood Order and was instituted since 1941. In November 1944, RFSS H. Himmler authorized the award to be worn on German uniform when the Walloon Army formation was transfered to the Waffen-SS. The bronze badge has the Walloon Bergundy Cross with a sword crossing it surrounded by a circle. The French inscription reads Bravery, Honor and Loyalty. The hollow back shows a "C" style catch with a thin pin and a serial no. 1558 on the bottom corner of the circle. It was awarded in four types: bronze, silver, gold and gold with diamonds. For members of the Rexist Party who were in military service, the bronze type was awarded. For those who provided services to the Rex Party, a silver type was awarded. The Silver version shown above was for the most part awarded to Germans. The criteria for the Gold is unknown. I have seen Rex badges that are cast with German style hinge, catch and pin those are mostly reproductions.