Belgium, Kingdom. A First World War Cross 1914-1918 Hold the reverse presents the inscription

the reverse presents the inscription ANNO MCMXLVIII

He boarded an aircraft at Cairo West for the trip home to the Union on January 5

inscribed "COLLEGIO SANTA MARIA" above and "ROMA" below

with a bronze gilt "HAWKES & Co

21 (not inclusive of fob suspension)

Belgium, Kingdom. A First World War Cross 1914-1918 Hold the reverse presents the inscription(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