A First War Belgian "Souvenir Of Ypres" Matchbox Cover Hold 3rd Class Medal for Nine

3rd Class Medal for Nine Years' Service (silvered bronze

The Battalion was raised in Northumberland County

" His tour of duty in England would last eleven months

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A First War Belgian "Souvenir Of Ypres" Matchbox Cover Hold 3rd Class Medal for NineDie stamped bronze, front panel illustrating the Cloth Hall of Ypres (destroyed by October 1915 due to the war) within an oval frame, the town of Ypres coat of arms flanked by branches of laurel leaves above and inscribed "SOUVENIR D'YPRES" below, back panel illustrating a chalice within an oval frame, with leafing above and below, ribbing on the spine, 41. 7 mm x 60. 5 mm x 19 mm, extremely fine.