Belgium, Kingdom. A Medal of the Royal Federation of Former Non-Commissioned Officers, c.1900

In bronze gilt, engraver marked ""P F"" on the obverse, measuring 28.5 mm (w) x 49.2 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, replacement incorrect ribbon, scattered gilt wear, bruised, very fine.

Footnote: The medal was certainly awarded prior to the death of King Leopold II in 1909 and probably dates from the very early years of the Twentieth Century when philanthropic and social organizations intended for mutual support among former NCOs were set up.

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