Belgium, Kingdom. A Civic Decoration, Bronze Grade Medal, 3Rd Class, C.1918 Archive 1st Class Cross (bronze gilt

1st Class Cross (bronze gilt

and in the invasion of France in 1940

72 mm x 115 mm

with RZM control paper label on reverse

Belgium, Kingdom. A Civic Decoration, Bronze Grade Medal, 3Rd Class, C.1918 Archive 1st Class Cross (bronze giltType III with Monogram of Albert I. In bronze, measuring 34. 5 mm (w) x 45. 2 mm (h) inclusive of its crossed swords and ball suspension, ""1914 1918"" clasp on its original First War service ribbon, extremely fine. Footnote: The Civic Decoration is a civilian decoration of the Kingdom of Belgium. It was first established by royal decree on July 21, 1867, to reward exceptional acts of bravery, devotion or humanity. A further royal decree of January