Question: The Garde Civique or Burgerwacht, was a Belgian paramilitary militia created in October 1830 shortly after the Belgian Revolution, it was the conflict which led to the secession of the southern provinces (mainly the former Southern Netherlands) from the United Kingdom of the Netherlands and the establishment of an independent Kingdom of which country nation?
Sentence (from "Iron Cross (Belgium)"): Due to the lower perceived importance of the second class award and discontent among recipients, the Iron Cross second class was short lived and amalgamated to the Iron Cross first class by decree of 21 February 1835.
Relevant evidence: No