Belgium: Yser Cross 1914 (Croix De L'Yser 1914 avec Fourragere). The riband fitted with a 'Fourragere' in the colours of the Order of Leopold

The 'Fourragere' in the colours of the Order of the Leopold was instituted by the Royal Decree of 26 October 1918. The award denoted a unit that had cited for commendation several times in Army Orders during the Great war

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

The medal riband fitted with a traditional mounting rod or 'Boule', as worn in the Belgian style

Scarce found in this condition with 'Fourragere'

Condition: About EF

Code: 18292