Belgium. Commemorative Medal of the War 1914–1918, with 4 silver bars

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Médaille commémorative de la guerre / Oorlogsherinnerinsmedaille 1914-1918 – Commemorative Medal of the War 1914–1918

Medaiille instuted in July 1919, and was awarded to officers and soldiers of the Belgian army, who were eligible to the Victory medal. With four silver bars on the ribbon. The 1st bar denoting a year at the front, consecutive individual silver bars denoting additional periods of six months at the front.

Design: E. J. de Bremarcker (name on face)

Bronze, very nice condition, on the original old ribbon.