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Nice piece, thanks for sharing!! Jan

Thank you very much! I appreciate your help very much! Best regards, Jan

Hi Guys, Any bit of info would really be appreciated. Thanks, Jan

Hi Guys, I finally got around to ordering research on an Order of Glory 3rd class (SN 26137) I have in my collection since years. If anybody would be able to help a little with the translation, that would be greatly appreciated. Thank you, Jan

Very nice. Thanks for sharing. Jan

Wonderful piece! The picture really brings it to life. Jan

Thank you for sharing. Are these still numbered? Bets regards Jan

Great selection, thanks for sharing !!! Jan

Absolutely lovely piece. Congratulations!!! Jan

You have a very nice collection, congratulations

Thank you for sharing all these magnificent pieces. Their beauty is beyond compare Jan

Now I know why these are so hard to find, you've got them all. Congratulations on a very nice collection. Jan

Hi Bob, I would think that the original pre-printed writing has faded, but the individualised text is still very strong. Best regards, Jan

Great stuff, Bob. Jan

Since the purple text is pre-printed, my guess would be that this just reads has the right to wear the Croix de Guerre (with 3 citation stars) Best regards, Jan

Regimental order n° 136 of October 14, 1918 Mention in despatches on regimental level, to Lecourtois, Robert sergeant quartermaster of the 7th Regiment de Marche de Tirailleurs. Has, during the operations of september 1918, coldbloodedly and with intelligence fulfilled several liaison missions. Has shown pure devotion and great courage under difficult circumstances. This is his 3rd MiD and would have earned him a bronze star on his Croix de guerre. Best regards, Jan

Yes they are. Jan

Thank you for posting. It's great to have a good look at this medal. Best regards, Jan

Great pictures, Bob. !!!! Jan

The Belgium Army did no use any particular attach system. Soldiers had to buy these themselves for local suppliers. Every supplier had his own range of products, so there is no way to make a general guideline. I would say both bars are from the same guy. Your chap, was in the resistance during WWII, probably professional soldier following the war. Last ribbon is the commemorative medal for the reign of King Albert 1, which was given from 1960 onwards. Hope that helps, Jan

Magnificent group, thank you for posting this. Jan

A bronze star for gallantry would have a V (valor) device on the ribbon, if I'm not mistaken. Jan

The crown suspension looks typically Belgian, but that's about all I can say jan

Gentlemen, I've seen 2 Belgian medal groups with US Bronze Stars, and each was awarded to an "older" officer who did not see any combat action during the war, but served as a liaison officer between US and Belgian troops. So the SHAEF connection seems very plausible to me. Best regards, Jan

That is exactly what these are. They exist for all medals. Jan