Belgium, Kingdom. An Order Of The Crown, Gold And Silver Palms GTRexclude 86 mm (w) x 31

86 mm (w) x 31

He called it the “proudest and most humbling experience” of his life

the reverse with a raised inscription of “FÜR TREUE DIENSTE IM REICHSARBEITSDIENST” (“FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE IN THE REICH LABOUR SERVICE”)

bright colors

a 1934 Saar deployment badge

Belgium, Kingdom. An Order Of The Crown, Gold And Silver Palms GTRexclude 86 mm (w) x 31(Ordre de Couronne). Instituted in 1897. Gold Palm: in bronze gilt, measuring 29. 2 mm (w) x 48. 5 (h) inclusive of its laterally pierced ball suspension, original ribbon; and Silver Palm: in silvered bronze, measuring 28 mm (w) x 46. 5 (h) inclusive of its laterally pierced ball suspension, original ribbon. Together, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of the Crown was instituted on October 15, 1897, with the Palms and Medals being added on June 25,