Belgium, Kingdom. A Civic Decoration, Bronze Grade Medal, 3Rd Class, C.1918 Auction followed by seven years in

followed by seven years in the Fleet Air Arm (which took him to China in an aircraft carrier)

while all the adjustable buckles are metal

A First War Merchant Marine Cap Badge - In heavy

he was elected on the Republican ticket to the 65th Congress

Belgium, Kingdom. A Civic Decoration, Bronze Grade Medal, 3Rd Class, C.1918 Auction followed by seven years inType III with Monogram of Albert I. In bronze, measuring 34. 5 mm (w) x 45. 2 mm (h) inclusive of its crossed swords and ball suspension, ""1914 1918"" clasp on its original First War service ribbon, extremely fine. Footnote: The Civic Decoration is a civilian decoration of the Kingdom of Belgium. It was first established by royal decree on July 21, 1867, to reward exceptional acts of bravery, devotion or humanity. A further royal decree of January