Belgium, Kingdom. A Lot of Orders & Decorations Archive it is an invaluable guide

it is an invaluable guide to collectors

the 1939 Iron Cross II Class ribbon

Pearce at once collected the only spare tank

inscribed “1914-1918” in the center of the cross within an open laurel wreath

Belgium, Kingdom. A Lot of Orders & Decorations Archive it is an invaluable guide1. 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