Belgium, Kingdom. A First World War Cross 1914-1918 GTRexclude 500 survived the trip to

500 survived the trip to the island

Footnote: This close combat clasp stems from the personal collection of predominant historian Thomas Durante

Silver Grade Medal

He enlisted as a Private (7985) with the 2nd (Special Service) Battalion

Belgium, Kingdom. A First World War Cross 1914-1918 GTRexclude 500 survived the trip to(Croix de Guerre). Instituted in 1915. In bronze, measuring 39. 7 mm (w) x 63 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, spotting, bronze palm on its original ribbon, near extremely fine. Footnote: The War Cross (Crox de Guerre) was instituted on October 25, 1915, to reward acts of bravery in the face of the enemy, and could also being awarded for long service at the front. Bronze, silver and silver gilt palms and lion ribbon emblems were awarded for