Civic Decoration (1914-1918), I Class Medal

SKU: 02.BEL.0113.103.01

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  • I Class Medal (with "1914-1918" clasp) Obverse
  • I Class Medal (with "1914-1918" clasp) Reverse

Attributes

  • country
    Belgium
  • date of institution
    May 18, 1915
  • remarks
    The first version is very rare, and is prone to being reproduced. It is believed that authentic first version decorations were produced in Paris, but more research is necessary for confirmation. There may be additional manufacturers of the second version. This image of the I Class Medal is attributed to Medal-Medaille. For more information see the following page: http://www.medal-medaille.com/sold/product_info.php?cPath=498_42&products_id=8878

History


This Decoration was first instituted as the “Civic Decoration (1914-1915),” but it was later named the “Civic Decoration (1914-1918)” on December 12, 1918. It was awarded to civilians and military non-combatants in recognition of devotion and service to Belgium during the First World War.

There are two different versions of the decorations. The first (Civic Decoration 1914-1915) has an “LL” cypher on the medallion, a “1914-1915” clasp, and a ribbon without a centre gold stripe. The second version has an “A” cypher on the medallion, a “1914-1918” clasp, and a ribbon with a centre gold stripe for the I Class Cross and II Class Cross.

See also the Civic Decoration for the award established in 1867, and presently awarded for civil service and the Civic Decoration (1940-1945) for the award that recognises service in the Second World War.

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Civic Decoration, I Class Medal (with "1914-1915" clasp)

  • Price

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  • Composition

    Gilt

  • Inscription

    Obv: LL Rev: LL

  • Size

    30mm

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Version

Civic Decoration, I Class Medal (with "1914-1918" clasp)

  • Price

    $120 USD

  • Composition

    Gilt

  • Inscription

    Obv: A Rev: A

  • Size

    30mm

  • Maker

    P. De Greef, Brussels

  • Version Remarks

    This image of the I Class Medal is attributed to Medal-Medaille. For more information see the following page: http://www.medal-medaille.c...

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