Authentic WWI Belgian Military Decoration Group - Fully Documented to Recipient
Up for sale is a superb, historically significant medal group belonging to a Belgian soldier of the Great War, Achille Henri Gruyspeert. This is a rare opportunity to acquire a "complete" set where the medals and the original appointment documents have remained together for over 100 years.
The lot includes:
  1. Belgian Croix de Guerre (War Cross): Awarded for bravery or military virtue on the battlefield. It comes in its original presentation case from the "Société de l’Ordre de Léopold."
  2. 1914-1918 Commemorative War Medal: Features original ribbon bars (campaign bars) indicating the soldier’s active service on the front.
  3. Original Large Diploma (Brevet): Dated September 1924, officially confirming the award of the Commemorative Medal to Gruyspeert. Features beautiful period graphics and official stamps.
  4. Veteran’s ID Card: Issued by the "Société de l’Ordre de Léopold," featuring the recipient's name and membership details.