Belgium, Kingdom. A Croix De Guerre (War Cross) 1940-1945 Newly Listed naming on the reverse of

naming on the reverse of the belt has faded with time but the number "4537" remains clearly visible

not only was he awarded the Silver Star

dated 1944

1945 in which forty-two Lancaster

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Belgium, Kingdom. A Croix De Guerre (War Cross) 1940-1945 Newly Listed naming on the reverse ofInstituted in 1941. In bronze, cypher of King Leopold III (1934 1951) on the reverse centrepiece, measuring 39 mm (w) x 62. 8 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, bronze palm and lion medallion on its original ribbon with dual prong pinback, extremely fine. Footnote: The Croix de Guerre was instituted on July 20, 1941 by the Belgian government in exile in London, issued to reward acts of bravery in the face of the enemy. The design was the same