Belgium, Kingdom. A Lot of Orders & Decorations Archive Some time later

Some time later

constructed of bronze gilt and red enamels

Pearce at once collected the only spare tank

the 1939 Iron Cross II Class ribbon

he intended the book "to be a companion volume to his earlier work

Belgium, Kingdom. A Lot of Orders & Decorations Archive Some time later1. Belgium, Kingdom. A War Cross. Bronze Maltese cross with two long crossed swords between its arms, obverse center medallion bearing the relief image of a lion rampant, reverse center medallion bearing the royal cypher of King Albert I, inclusive of crown suspension 62. 6 mm (h) x 38. 4 mm (w), on original ribbon, evidence of some oxidation, extremely fine condition. Footnote: The Croix de Guerre was established by royal decree on 25 October 1915 as