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Militaria Auctions SPRL

847 - Belgian Red Cross Medal of Recognition, featuring an enameled cross in the center of the obverse, awarded in 1919 to Mrs. Leon Petit. Mr. and Mrs. Petit rescued the wounded during the Battle of Charleroi in August 1914 and converted their home into a field hospital. The reverse features the coat of arms of the Kingdom and the motto “L’union fait la force.” In its case by Jules Fonson, art medals. Patina. Belgian Red Cross Medal of Recognition, featuring an enameled cross at the center of the obverse, awarded to Mrs. Leon Petit in 1919. Mr. and Mrs. Petit cared for wounded soldiers during the Battle of Charleroi in August 1914 and converted their home into a field hospital. The reverse bears the coat of arms of the Kingdom and the motto “Unity Makes Strength.” In its Jules Fonson art-medal case. Patina.

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€30

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€30 - 60

Sale fees

26.2%

Belgian Red Cross Medal of Recognition, featuring an enameled cross in the center of the obverse, awarded in 1919 to Mrs. Leon Petit. Mr. and Mrs. Petit rescued the wounded during the Battle of Charleroi in August 1914 and converted their home into a field hospital. The reverse features the coat of arms of the Kingdom and the motto “L’union fait la force.” In its case by Jules Fonson, art medals. Patina. Belgian Red Cross Medal of Recognition, featuring an enameled cross at the center of the obverse, awarded to Mrs. Leon Petit in 1919. Mr. and Mrs. Petit cared for wounded soldiers during the Battle of Charleroi in August 1914 and converted their home into a field hospital. The reverse bears the coat of arms of the Kingdom and the motto “Unity Makes Strength.” In its Jules Fonson art-medal case. Patina.

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Auction details

Militaria: The Royal Belgian Army Through History
Sunday, November 15
02:00 PM
Chaussée de Wavre 504
1390 Grez Doiceau, Belgium

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