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Hi Megan, Yes, Some copies still available. Cost to USA included shipping is 115USD. Thanks and best regards Wim

Important to mention that this category was created in 1934 and only applies to civil maritime people. Navy (militar) people receive the order with the crossed swords. Thus, this order is quite rare in all its grades. Cheers GM1

That would be of great help indeed! I’m thinking about an extended version. Great!

Thank you so much Megan!!! For sure I’ll try to make a print on demand version. And have it corrected by a native English! Deadline did not allow it best regards Wim

Recently a 1st Class Cross for Officers arrived to my collection. Silver gilded, French production (borehead stamp). A nice example. best regards GM1

Thanks Johan! First edition for the Phalarestics Conference was 120 copies. Second Edition 40 copies of which only 20 left. Best regards GM1

Hi Megan, only paper versión available. Price is 40€ + shipping costs. Best regards GM1

I'm pleased to present my book, published on the occasion of the XVII European Conference for Phaleristics in Brussels (31/05-02/06/2024). It covers all Belgian official honorary distinctions for the First World War, some service insignia as well as a few unofficial distinctions that were nevertheless tolerated. In chronological order of foundation date, with photos of the orders and medals, variants, certificates and images of people bestowed. If interested, please contact me through DM. Best regards, GM1

Medal of the National Academy for Dedication (Academie National de Devouement), a French non-profit organization. https://www.academiedudevouementnational.org/presentation.html Best regards, GM1

Nice Franco era examples! GM1

A wonderful Antwerp-based jewel! Thanks for sharing! GM1

A set of miniatures of the Order of Leopold (Commander) and the Legion of Honor (Officer). The Belgian orders with gold stripe(s) on ribbon were instituted following a Royal Decree dated 24 June 1919, which stipulated a number of alterations with which to reward civilians for their services during the World War: if awarded for an act of exceptional bravery and the recipient was mentioned in the nation's Order of the Day for it, the ribbon was to have gold thread edges and a gold star. If for an act of bravery of a lesser degree which didn't warrant the Order of the Day mention, the gold star was omitted from the ribbon but the gold stripes remained. If for distinguished services during the hostilities, a central gold thread stripe was woven into the ribbon (bearing a gold star if mentioned in the Order of the Day of the Nation). If for highly distinguished services in war welfare work, a silver star was worn on the central stripe. In 1946 a decree was issued to make these distinctions also available for similar acts or services during WWII. (source: Hendrik’s Medal Corner) The Order of Leopold has gem stones, and is manufactured in platinum and gold, as can be seen, with the finest jewelry quality. Don’t know if it is related to WW1 or WW2 and if the recipient could be identified some how. Best regards GM1

Weight is 42,6 grams, Dimensions are 56,55 x 94,70 mm (including the suspension ring which is fixed to the crown. The only mark that could be something is the one indicated on the photo. Best regards GM1

A Buls marked golden Commander grade of the Order of Leopold. Despite the small chips and the damage on the reverse of the crown still a beautiful exemplar. Best regards GM1

The last medal on the uniform of the picture is the National Committee Medal for the Relief of Belgium, which was a civil organization in charge of helping the starving Belgians during WW1. So this make no sense being a full time militar. However a stunning group you have there! Cheers GM1