Belgium, VNV. A Rare Merit Award Republic of inscribed "AUCKLAND NOV

inscribed "AUCKLAND NOV

with “N” in blue enamels

on a loop for suspension (unmarked)

Canadian Field Artillery on January 25

the other without a ribbon)

Belgium, VNV. A Rare Merit Award Republic of inscribed "AUCKLAND NOVConstructed of bronze, the obverse consisting of a central Vlaamsch Nationaal Verbond (Flemish National Union VNV) insignia, overlaying a sword, and situated within a circular oak leaf wreath joined together at the bottom by a banner bearing a raised inscription of EER EN TROUW (HONOUR AND LOYALTY), the reverse retaining two lugs, unmarked, measuring 35. 34 mm (w) x 55. 38 mm (h), weighing 9. 2 grams, a rare award in extremely fine condition.