with crossed swords piercing the centrepiece
tab stitched in place on the reverse on the right end with eight rows of two holes each for length adjustment
continuing to serve in the military for several more years
measuring 106 mm (w) x 130 mm (h)
Belgium, Kingdom. A Medal of the Royal Franco-Belgian Society Province of China with crossed swords piercing theIn bronze gilt, a red and white enamelled maltese cross with ball finials and clusters of smooth rays in each quadrant, the obverse medallion featuring a right facing bust, the reverse medallion inscribed SOCIETE ROYALE H B FRANCO BELGE, surmounted by a hollow royal crown, suspended from a full length neck green silk ribbon, measures 48. 4 mm (w) x 73 mm (h), gilt wear on crown, enamels intact, very fine. Contained in original case of issue, a