War Cross (1914-1918)

SKU: 02.BEL.0103.101.01

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  • Bronze Cross Obverse
  • Bronze Cross Obverse
  • Bronze Cross Reverse
  • Bronze Cross Obverse
  • Bronze Cross Reverse
  • Bronze Cross (with bronze "A" palm branch clasp) Obverse
  • Bronze Cross (with bronze "A" palm branch clasp) Reverse

Attributes

  • country
    Belgium
  • date of institution
    October 25, 1915
  • makers
    P. De Greef, Brussels
  • remarks
    It is uncertain how clasps will affect the value of this item.

History


The War Cross (1914-1918) was originally conferred upon Belgian and Allied military personnel in recognition of gallant acts and a minimum of three years of honourable front-line service during the First World War. It was also awarded to volunteers (under the age of 16 or over the age of 40) for 18 months of service and to prisoners of war who had escaped enemy forces.

Several different clasps were awarded for mentions in official dispatches. A bronze lion was awarded for a citation at the regimental level, a silver lion was awarded for a citation at the brigade level, a gold lion was awarded for a citation at the divisional level, and a bronze palm branch with an "A" for Albert I was awarded for an army citation. A silver palm branch with an "A" for Albert I was awarded to replace five bronze palm clasps, and a gilt palm branch with an "A" for Albert I was awarded to replace five silver palm branch clasps. A black enamelled bar was worn on the ribbon when the Cross was awarded posthumously to mothers of deceased soldiers.

There are a number of versions of the cross due to a variety of manufacturers. They may vary in composition, size, and the design of the surmounting crown. The clasps may also differ slightly in design.

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Versions

  • Price

    $45+ USD

  • Composition

    Bronze

  • Inscription

    Rev: A

  • Size

    39x63mm

  • Maker

    P. De Greef, Brussels

  • Version Remarks

    The size is an average measurement.

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Miniatures

  • Price

    N/A

  • Size

    13.5mm

  • Composition

  • Remarks

    This version is composed of bronze.

  • Price

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  • Size

    16mm

  • Composition

  • Remarks

    This version is composed of bronze.

  • Price

    $40 USD

  • Size

    16mm

  • Composition

  • Remarks

    This version is composed of bronze.

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