Belgium, Kingdom. An Order Of The Crown, III Class Commander, C.1920 certificate_of_authenticity 1943 and early 1944

1943 and early 1944

the reverse with a central inscription of “JAHRHUNDERT FEIER D

General Post Office

front visor trim and zinc chin strap (with sliding lock)

He returned to Canada and was honourably discharged on May 27

Belgium, Kingdom. An Order Of The Crown, III Class Commander, C.1920 certificate_of_authenticity 1943 and early 1944(Ordre de Couronne). Instituted in 1897. Multi piece construction, in silver gilt with blue, white and green enamels, measuring 44. 5 mm (w) x 64 mm (h) inclusive of its wreath and laterally pierced ball suspension, the left tip of the arm at 5 o'clock having experienced denting, causing fine chipping and loss in the white enamels on both sides, traces of gilt remains on the obverse, on its original full length neck ribbon, near extremely fine.