Mark McM Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 Hello All, Is there any way to estimate date of issue for these medals? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v.Perlet Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 (edited) As far as I know a bilingual version existed from 1951 onward. The Croix de commandeur de l’Ordre Royal du Lion - looks great! Regards v.Perlet Edited January 28, 2022 by v.Perlet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark McM Posted January 28, 2022 Author Share Posted January 28, 2022 Thanks... yes, I had noticed that bit about the bilingual issue date. Was wondering if there were any construction characteristics that might be indicative of early strikes. Also, I need a ribbon! If anyone has a length, please let me know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graf Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 Hi Mark McM, The Royal Order of the Lion was established by King Leopold II on 9th of April 1891 and was discontinued on 1st of July 1962. On 18th of October 1908 the Order become part of the Belgium system of Orders. The 1st type with French Text only was awarded till 24th of October 1951 The medal you listed it looks Gold but aged with a loss of the gild Many of those 1st type medals were given from the very beginning and during WW1 and WW2 period mainly till 1951 The medal you posted, in my opinion, is a late "aged' re-strike after 1951 The crown of medals of the early 1st type models had smooth ball on top and the cross was with well defined four arms This cross could be made later for someone who lost their original 1st type medals. Ribbon you can find on eBay.fr (France) or eBay.be (Belgium) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graf Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 This is a nice an early Commander by Wolferes The last picture is only as reference the type of the ball and the cross seen on the early 1st type of the medals of the Royal Order of the Lion. The Crowns are from other Belgium Order and not relevant to the topic I had Sets of all medals including their miniatures, however sadly i had to sell them to buy something else That is the fate of the cllectors Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark McM Posted January 29, 2022 Author Share Posted January 29, 2022 thanks... what was the award criteria for the medal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GM1 Posted January 29, 2022 Share Posted January 29, 2022 29 minutes ago, Mark McM said: thanks... what was the award criteria for the medal? The medals were awarded to lower ranked civil servants and troops, for years of service. However, with a Palm on the ribbon, it was for acts of bravery. Bronze medals only for native people. regards GM1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shots Dave Posted January 30, 2022 Share Posted January 30, 2022 Here is an example Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark McM Posted January 30, 2022 Author Share Posted January 30, 2022 6 hours ago, Shots Dave said: Here is an example Impressive example! Still hunting for ribbon!... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graf Posted January 31, 2022 Share Posted January 31, 2022 That is the correct early type medal There are many late re-strike of this type with typical after 1951 l 2nd type features but with French text only Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graf Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 This is a good site for ribbons http://www.ribbonsshop.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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