Belgium: Cross of Fire (Croix De Feu) 1914-18

The cross fitted with a long length of stitched silk riband, and as-worn

Awarded to Belgian service personnel who had actually served under fire and endured combat during the Great War

Condition: GVF  read more

Code: 24210

Belgium: Yser Cross 1914 (Croix De L'Yser)

The cross retaining a good long length of silk moire riband

Originally instituted as a medal (Royal Decree 18 October 1918), the medal was upgraded to a 'Cross' by Royal Decree of 5 February 1934. In practise many surviving veterans opted not to obtain the costlier 'Crosses' and consequently Yser Crosses are much scarcer on the market than the corresponding earlier issued medals...  read more

Code: 24209

Belgium: Yser Medal 1914 (Medaille de l'Yser / Medaille van de I'Jzer)

The medal retaining a good long length of original silk moire riband

This bronze and enamel campaign medal was instituted on 18 October 1918, as an award for those Belgian and qualifying allied personnel who served in, or in close support of the Belgian Army that fought along the Yser river in the period between 17-31 October 1914.

In the Belgian order of precedenc...  read more

Code: 24208

Belgium: Commemorative War Medal 1914-1918 (Medaille Commemorative de la Guerre / Oorlogsherinnerinsmedaille 1914-1918)

The medal retaining a good length of stitched silk riband, and as-worn

Condition: VF  read more

Code: 24207

Belgium: Medal of the Resistance 1940-1945 (Medaille de la Resistance / De Gewapende Weerstandsmedaille)

Awarded to all members of the Belgian Resistance that actively resisted the Nazi enemy through combat or acts of sabotage

The medal fitted with an original silk 'moire' riband

Condition: About GVF  read more

Code: 24206

Belgium: Medal of the Resistance 1940-1945 (Medaille de la Resistance / De Gewapende Weerstandsmedaille)

Awarded to all members of the Belgian Resistance that actively resisted the Nazi enemy through combat or acts of sabotage

The medal fitted with an original long length of silk 'moire' riband

Condition: GVF  read more

Code: 24205

Belgium: Order of Leopold. 5th Class 'Knights' (chevalier) breast badge. Bi-lingual (post 1951) legend. With crossed swords suspension for Military division

A silvered, gilt and enamel item of insignia

This the type of bi-lingual obverse language issue of the Order issued post 1951, and including awards made for the Korean War to the BUNC - Belgian United Nations Contingent - and for all other military services since 1951

Condition: EF  read more

Code: 23377

Belgium: Order of the Crown (Ordre de la Couronne, Chevalier / Kroonorde, Chevalier). 5th Class 'Chevalier' breast badge, with silvered 'Swords' emblem

The Royal Decree of 14 February 1939, instituted the award of 'Crossed Swords' emblems, for retrospective award to qualifying veterans. The 'Swords' indicate that the recipient had accumulated a specified number of 'War Titles' during his military service, this being a combination of; Periods of front line service; citations for gallantry; orders & decorations held; evet promotions; escapes, et...  read more

Code: 20607

Belgium: Order of Leopold II (Ordre de Leopold II, / Orde van Leopold II). 4th Class. 'Officer' breast badge'. With bi-lingual language obverse legend (1951-) and silk rosette on riband

A gilt & enamel item of insignia of the type issued post 1951, with bi-lingual French & Dutch obverse language legend

This is the type of insignia awarded for Korean War between 1952-53, and in current use since 1952

Per the pre-1951 Belgian 'Order of Precedence' the Order of Leopold II was the 5th ranked national order in the Belgian order of precedence. The decor...  read more

Code: 20602

Belgium: Order of Leopold II (Ordre de Leopold II, / Orde van Leopold II). 5th Class 'Knight'. Bi-lingual language obverse legend (1951-)

A silvered & enamel item of insignia of the type issued post 1951, with bi-lingual French & Dutch obverse language legend

Per the pre-1951 Belgian 'Order of Precedence' the Order of Leopold II was the 5th ranked national order in the Belgian order of precedence. The decoration had been established on, 24 August 1900, by Leopold II as king of the Congo Free State and was in 1908, ...  read more

Code: 23376