Belgium, Kingdom. A Royal Society Of Lifeguards, To B. Vanstrappen Hold made in a machine woven

made in a machine woven - (BeVo) style

Fullsize badge in silver exhibiting the bust of Charles I (obverse) and the Royal Coat of Arms (reverse)

Lüdenscheid” on the reverse

the pinback with a double maker’s mark of “20” and “L/52” for C

Belgium, Kingdom. A Royal Society Of Lifeguards, To B. Vanstrappen Hold made in a machine wovenInstituted April 1, 1919. In bronze gilt, the obverse presenting a left facing profile surrounded by the inscription ALBERT ROI DES BELGES, the reverse is plain with the inscription SOCIETE ROYALE DES SAUVETEURS DE BELGIQUE, with name B. Vanstrappen engraved in the center, the medal is surmounted by a large crown, measures 26. 5mm (w) x 47. 4mm (h including crown suspension), weighs 11. 0 grams, worn on original ribbon, light edge knocks and contact,