Belgium, Kingdom. Two Awards & Decorations Auction the reverse with a central

the reverse with a central wreathed number “15” in Roman numerals

Corporal William Groombridge

the suspension loop marked with code “5” for maker Hermann Wernstein

The award is the oldest civilian award in the Americas

without interruption in the fabric

Belgium, Kingdom. Two Awards & Decorations Auction the reverse with a centralMilitary Cross (Croix Militaire). Instituted in 1885 (in bronze gilt with black enamels, measuring 39 mm (w) x 63. 2 mm (h), intact enamels, large rosette on its original ribbon); and Cross of the Veterans of King Albert I 1909 1934 (Croix des Vtrans du Roi Albert I, 1909 1934). Instituted in 1934 (in bronze gilt, engraver marked "E. d B." on the obverse, measuring 31 mm (w) x 49. 5 mm (h), bronze palm on its original ribbon with dual prong pinback).