surrounded by the German inscription "DER KAISERIN KÖNIGIN MARIA THERESIA" (The Emperor Queen Maria Theresa) and engraver marked "A
coded "R 321" at the lower left
catch is missing
had enlisted for Second World War service with the United States Marine Corps in 1945 but failed to see combat action
a fellow officer from the Scotland Yard Bomb Squad
Belgium, Kingdom; France, Third Republic. Six Awards & Decorations United Republic of surrounded by the German inscriptionTwo Belgium, Kingdom Awards: Commemorative War Medal 1914 1914 (in bronze, measuring 31 mm (w) x 47. 5 mm (h), silver bar for twelve months' service on its original ribbon); Frontline (Fire) Service Cross 1914 1918, Type II with Large Cannon (in bronze, engraver marked "A. ROMBAUT" on the reverse, measuring 41. 8 mm (w) x 56 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, original ribbon); and four France, Third Republic Awards: Medal for Mutual Aid,