Belgium, Kingdom. A Medal For Devotion, Courage, And Humanity, In Silver To A. Lodewyck, 1849 Hold measuring 48mm

measuring 48mm

permitting us to select the ones we thought would do the most damage

original tri-colour ribbon with embroidered swastika

marked on reverse with Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) logo and code “M1/24” for Overhoff & Cie

Footnote: David Wilhelm Kessler was born on February 9

Belgium, Kingdom. A Medal For Devotion, Courage, And Humanity, In Silver To A. Lodewyck, 1849 Hold measuring 48mmInstituted June 24, 1835. A silver medal, the obverse presenting the left facing profile, surrounded by the inscription LEOPOLD PREMIER ROI DES BELGES, the reverse features a wreath crown and below an impression A. LODEWYCK BRUXELLES. 19 JUIL. 1849., with surrounding inscription DEVOUEMENT COURAGE HUMANITE RECOMPENSE PUBLIQUE, the medal is surmounted with a crown and ring, measures 25. 75mm (w) x 40. 25mm (h inclusive of integral ring on crown