Belgium, Kingdom. A Native Service Medal, Military

Item #EU15076

$80

Médaille de Service pour Indigènes. King Leopold III (1935-1953). Instituted in 1892. In dark bronze, engraver marked "E. BRACKENIER" on the obverse, measuring 32 mm in diameter, clasp on its original ribbon with dual prong pinback, very light contact, extremely fine.

Footnote: The medal was instituted on November 4, 1892 and awarded to native Congolese for good and loyal service to the Congo state.