Bronze Medal (for Loyalty, with Dutch inscription, stamped "G. DEVREESE")

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SKU: 02.BEL.0116.101.01.003

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Attributes

Country

Belgium
Composition

Bronze
Inscription

Obv: ALBERT KONING DER BELGEN Rev: ALS BLIJK VAN’S LANDS ERKENTELIJKHEID [RECIPIENT DETAILS] 1914-1918
Size

37mm
Version Remarks

The Dutch version is more rare than the French version. The medal was engraved by Godefroid Devreese. This image is attributed to Medal-Medaille. For more information see the following page: http://www.medal-medaille.com/sold/product_info.php?cPath=498_42&products_id=8851

History

The King Albert Medal was awarded to Belgian citizens and foreigners in recognition of extraordinary humanitarianism, charity, and devotion to Belgians in need during the First World War.

The Bronze Medal (for Humanitarian Assistance) was awarded on a dark red ribbon with three thin stripes of black, yellow, and red down the centre of the ribbon, and the Bronze Medal (for Loyalty) was awarded on a dark red ribbon with two sets of three thin stripes of black, yellow, and red.

The obverse inscription in translates to "Albert King of the Belgians," and the reverse inscription translates to "In Testimony of National Gratitude." Depending on the choice of the recipient, the medal could be inscribed in French or Dutch.

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