Commemorative Medal for Aid and Food Supply, III Class

SKU: 02.BEL.0152.103.01

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  • III Class Silver Medal (stamped "G. DEVREESE") Obverse
  • III Class Silver Medal (stamped "G. DEVREESE") Reverse

Attributes

  • country
    Belgium
  • date of institution
    May 31, 1919
  • remarks
    The medal was engraved by Godefroid Devreese.

History


The Commemorative Medal for Aid and Food Supply was awarded to individuals in recognition of service and dedication to the National Committee for Aid and Food Supply during the First World War. It may also be known as the “Bean Medal,” so named for the amount of beans that were supplied during the war.

The reverse inscription translates to "In Memory of his/her Co-operation” and appears in French and Dutch. The reverse initials stand for "Comité National” (National Committee).

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Commemorative Medal for Aid and Food Supply, III Class Medal (stamped "G. DEVREESE")

  • Price

    $30 USD

  • Composition

    Silvered Bronze

  • Inscription

    Rev: C.N. 1914-1918 EN SOUVENIR DE SA COLLABORATION TER HERINNERING AAN ZIJN MEDEWERKING

  • Size

    34mm

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Miniatures

Iii class miniature obverse
Miniature

Miniature III Class Medal

  • Price

    N/A

  • Size

    13mm

  • Composition

  • Remarks

    This version is composed of silvered bronze.

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