Belgium, Kingdom. A Medal For Devotion, Courage, And Humanity, In Silver To A. Lodewyck, 1849 Auction Archive on a full-length neck chain

on a full-length neck chain also in silver and green enamels

Very fine quality make

Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross 1939

a 53-year-old Army Headquarters staff officer from Melbourne

Belgium, Kingdom. A Medal For Devotion, Courage, And Humanity, In Silver To A. Lodewyck, 1849 Auction Archive on a full-length neck chainInstituted 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