Belgium, VNV. A Rare Merit Award Hold one with inset glass stones

one with inset glass stones

full name and date of birth

He was with the 2nd Battalion in England for four months before departing for the French theatre in February 1915

inscribed twice in pencil "Genrl Williams" and numbered "2314" on the reverse

Belgium, VNV. A Rare Merit Award Hold one with inset glass stonesConstructed of bronze, the obverse consisting of a central Vlaamsch Nationaal Verbond (Flemish National Union VNV) insignia, overlaying a sword, and situated within a circular oak leaf wreath joined together at the bottom by a banner bearing a raised inscription of EER EN TROUW (HONOUR AND LOYALTY), the reverse retaining two lugs, unmarked, measuring 35. 34 mm (w) x 55. 38 mm (h), weighing 9. 2 grams, a rare award in extremely fine condition.