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Belgium post WW I medal


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2 hours ago, Kwc271 said:

Hello,

  I was wondering if someone can identify this medal? Thank you so much.

Kevin

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i need to know what it says on the front and back to help u find

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The back says...” DESTAD MAESEYCK

                                        AAN

                                HARE STRYDERS”

                                      1914-1918

 

front has a Lion attacking an Eagle and says..”LEO AQUILAM VIGIT”

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The reserve says: the city of Maaseik to their combattants 1914 - 1918.

 

Maaseik is a small city in Belgium, close to the Dutch border. 

This medal was given by the city council to the inhabitants who fought in WW1 as a toké of appreciation. It is not an official Belgian award.

 

Regards

Herman   

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