Tim B

Basically another European war and peace type commemorative medal looking at the tragedy, heroism and triumph of war. I think they were made after the war to remind people of the terrible costs in hopes of not making the same mistakes in the future. The bronze coin is roughly 52 MM in diameter. Tim

Truly beautiful!! :jumping:

I can understand why, the design and level of details in this design are truly amazing!

I agree, I have seen these Leopold 1 Officers with a plain (Knight class) ribbon for sale and it only adds to the confusion of an already confusing award structure (for me anyway). So, I know I need a ribbon with a rosette here, but do I also need to have one with the crossed swords as this particular one is from the military division? I believe this one dates from the early 1900's up to...1950ish, but I don't know the minute detail differences in crown styles, enameling, etc. Tim

So, were all the Belgian fourragere's of this same purplish/red color (same as the Leopold 1 ribbon) or only in the case of the Yser Medal/Cross and Croix de Guerre? Tim

I had previously asked in another thread about the different die characteristics on the 1918 CdG. I never did get any response, so maybe I can try again here. Here are three different date styles on the 1918 version. Not sure of any timeline or if these are simply differences due to different manufacturers, but I posted the finer details going left to right with the thoughts that the one on the right was probably the later of the three. Note the "8" and how if slants. Tim

Thank you! I think...I don't know if I'm ever going to quit "acquiring" if I keep seeing all the other collections and beautiful items you and others show. Inspiring to say the least and unfortunately, I recently missed another 1915 with attachments & fourragere. Something I am still looking for, along with another 1917. I especially like the CdG in post #50, as it is the only one I have with a gold star & silver palm. Appears he only missed getting the silver star. Tim :beer:

1914-1918 - #4

1914-1918 - #3

1914-1918 - #2

1914-1918 - #1

1914-1917 - #1

1914-1916 - #2

1914-1916 - #1

1914-1915 - #2

Another old thread I thought I would bring back as there are some really beautiful items here from some nice collections. Also gives the opportunity for new items to be added. Tim 1914-1915 - #1

Chris, Not sure if you're still interested in this information? 1915 - 2 1916 - 2 1917 - 1 1918 - 4 Tim

Bringing up the dead Well, an old thread that is... Thought I would add another one recently acquired. Have two, this one has the front bars for 3 1/2 years service. Tim

Well, I finally picked up a nice Leopold I (Officer grade) and wanted to share it here. Doesn't have a ribbon yet, but I'm going to work on it. Many thanks to all that helped answer questions for a beginning Belgian collector. Enjoy! Tim

Every little bit helps! It only takes one piece of information (something to look for or look out for) that can make all the difference. Many thanks again Steve. Tim

Beautiful badges Steve! Interesting the way the eagle was riveted on the Rothe example. Is that normal and what to look for on originals? I thought the one I had posted (do not own it) might have been a post-war commercial product from the 1920's. It was maker marked but, I couldn't quite make out the stamp. Sort of resembled a Meybauer logo to me. Thanks for sharing the closeups! Tim

Any chance of a close up of the front and back? I did see one of these listed in a book on Austiran/Hungary Uniforms/Militaria etc; which shown one with this eagle facing right, but I can't find any other source that shows one. I believe this is actually titled "Field Pilot Quaification Badge"?? Tim

Hi Steve, Thanks and I tried to find your thread in the collector's showcase but, could only find this group shot listed under your member's profile section: Tim

I know nothing about these and assume this is yet another copy of the award. Beautiful to look at and the workmanship appears high end, but why would someone have the eagle/albatros facing the opposite way? Or, am I missing something? Tim

Shane, Hard to go off of a certificate with small pictures, but with that said, the eagles and attached swastikas look correct on the cert and are not the same as the cross you show for starters. Tim