A superb documented multi-decoration group of 11 including a brace of 'Resistance' medals to a Belgian Patriot: Sous-Lieutenant Adolphe Henri Joseph Leonard, Intelligence and Action Service, Belgian Resistance Movement
- Order of Leopold (Civil). Fifth class 'Chevalier'. Bilingual legend
- Order of the Crown. Fifth class 'Chevalier' breast badge. With silver 'L Palm'
- Cross of War 1940 (Croix de Guerre). With bronze 'L' cypher 'Palm'
- Armed Resistance Medal
- Civil Decoration. Second class silver medal with clasp '1940-1945'
- Medal of the Combattant War Volunteer 1940-45.... read more
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
45.00 GBP
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
40.00 GBP
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
45.00 GBP
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
30.00 GBP
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
35.00 GBP
Belgium: Medal for 'Labour': Set of both classes of the award
Comprising;
- Medal of Labour: Gold class (Medaille du Travail, classe ?Or?). Post 1952
- Medal for 'Labour': Silver class (Medaille du Travail, 'Argent'). Post 1952
The insignia of the 'First Class' award fitted with original silk 'Rosette' on riband
The award was originally instituted on 7 November 1847 as the Industrial and Agricultural Dec... read more
15.00 GBP
Belgium: Cross of Fire (Croix De Feu)
Awarded to Belgian service personnel who had actually served under fire and endured combat during the Great War
Condition: VF read more
15.00 GBP
Belgium: Yser Medal 1914 (Medaille de l'Yser / Medaille van de IJzer)
Belgium: Yser Medal 1914 (Medaille de l'Yser / Medaille van de IJzer)
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 preceden... read more
20.00 GBP
Belgium: Overseas Campaign Medal 1951 (Medaille Commemorative Des Theatres D'Operations Exterieures 1951 ). With bronze clasp 'Coree-Korea'
This type of medal has thus far only been awarded for service during the Korean War - and thus commonly - and wrongly - referred to as the Korean War Medal!
Note: Only an estimated 3178 x Belgian and 78 x Luxembourg personnel served with Belgium United Nations Contingent (B.U.N.C.) between 1951-1954
Condition: EF read more