Belgium, Kingdom. An Order Of The Crown, V Class Knight With Crossed Swords Buy Now VAVRIN" on the reverse

VAVRIN" on the reverse

before joining the Combat Engineers Regiment as a field soldier

white satin lined on the inside lid

it was awarded to personnel that worked continuously in Africa

Green oxidation evident on the reverse of both badges

Belgium, Kingdom. An Order Of The Crown, V Class Knight With Crossed Swords Buy Now VAVRIN" on the reverse(Ordre de la Couronne Kroonorde). Instituted in 1897. Base and wreath in silver with white and green enamels, bronze gilt with blue enamelled centrepieces, measuring 44 mm (w) x 68 mm (h) inclusive of its wreath and laterally pierced ball suspension, intact enamels, crossed swords on its original ribbon, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of the Crown was instituted on October 15, 1897, the Palms and Medals being added June 25, 1898. It was awarded