Belgium, Kingdom. A Royal Society Of Lifeguards, To B. Vanstrappen Archive Lüdenscheid” and numbered “44878” on

Lüdenscheid” and numbered “44878” on the reverse

David and Susan

the interior presents a crème coloured silk lid with maker mark

numbered “6467” with its description

with a 44 mm long stick pin

Belgium, Kingdom. A Royal Society Of Lifeguards, To B. Vanstrappen Archive Lüdenscheid” and numbered “44878” onInstituted April 1, 1919. In bronze gilt, the obverse presenting a left facing profile surrounded by the inscription ALBERT ROI DES BELGES, the reverse is plain with the inscription SOCIETE ROYALE DES SAUVETEURS DE BELGIQUE, with name B. Vanstrappen engraved in the center, the medal is surmounted by a large crown, measures 26. 5mm (w) x 47. 4mm (h including crown suspension), weighs 11. 0 grams, worn on original ribbon, light edge knocks and contact,