Belgium, Kingdom. A Civil Decoration, I Class Gold Grade Cross, By Gustave Wolfers Hold We were inspected a week

We were inspected a week ago by Sir John French and got a good look at that great soldier

rare combination of awards

and Sleeve Patch (gold-coloured and silvered rolled bullion wire interlaced with strands of fine gold-coloured wire and white threading

circumcribed by an inscription of “SENATUS REIPUBLICAE LUBECENSIS” (“SENATE OF THE REPUBLIC OF LÜBECK”)

Belgium, Kingdom. A Civil Decoration, I Class Gold Grade Cross, By Gustave Wolfers Hold We were inspected a weekIn silver gilt with white enamels, measuring 40 mm (w) x 56 mm (h), denting and chipping evident in the white enamels on the bottom tip of the arm at 3 o'clock on both sides, traces of gilt remains, on its original administrative long service ribbon, better than very fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, marked in French "1re CLASSE" (1st Class) on the lid, inside lid in a satin like cotton, padded and maker marked "Gustave Wolfers BIJOUTIER