Belgium, Kingdom. An Order Of Leopold With Swords, Reduced Size Knight, C.1840 certificate_of_authenticity He was treated for a

He was treated for a bullet wound to the head

He enlisted as a Lance Corporal in the Army Service Corps (S4-041744) for service in the First World War

a medallion in the centre surmounted by a crown with a ribbon banner inscribed "SECOURS NATIONAL" (National Relief)

On the outbreak of World War I

bronze with red and blue enamelled insignia on a silver maple leaf base

Belgium, Kingdom. An Order Of Leopold With Swords, Reduced Size Knight, C.1840 certificate_of_authenticity He was treated for aAn early reduced sized Knight's cross, in silver, center in Gold, and enamels, 50mm including crown and crossed swords suspension x 25mm, French version, without ribbon, enamel damage, near fine.