Het eerekruis 1894 - 1959

“Het Eerekruis” (The Cross of Honor) is a satirical cartoon by Lamouche, likely created between 1894 and 1959, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum. The cartoon, printed in a newspaper-like format, depicts a series of humorous scenes in which Dutch soldiers are shown in various ridiculous situations, often contradicting their supposed bravery and honor. The cartoon provides commentary on the military history of the Netherlands, likely with a satirical tone and a focus on the perceived inadequacies and absurdities of the Dutch military.