Belgium, Kingdom. A Royal Order of the Lion, Commander GTRexclude 1918 he was awarded the

1918 he was awarded the Hanseatic Cross by the senate of the city of Hamburg

he began his military career and after nine years' service in the ranks (four years and 123 days) and as a Warrant Officer (two years and 92 days)

due to recurring gastric troubles

with a nickel-plated brass push release stud on the reverse of the crossguard

Belgium, Kingdom. A Royal Order of the Lion, Commander GTRexclude 1918 he was awarded the(Ordre Royal du Lion De Koninklijke Orde van de Leeuw). Instituted in 1891. Type I (1891 1951). In silver gilt, with blue, white and red enamels, with large surmounting crown, measuring 51. 6 mm (w) x 91. 8 mm (h), weighs 45. 64 grams without ribbon, worn on original full length neck ribbon, enamels intact, light wear, very fine.