RARE WW1 BELGIUM \" FIRE CROSS \" LAPEL BUTTON by WAUCQUEZ for Sale

RARE WW1 BELGIUM \" FIRE CROSS \" LAPEL BUTTON by WAUCQUEZ For Sale

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RARE WW1 BELGIUM \" FIRE CROSS \" LAPEL BUTTON by WAUCQUEZ:
$28.00

ORIGINAL! RARE! WW1 BELGIUM \" FIRE CROSS \" LAPEL BUTTON by WAUCQUEZ

RARE! WW1 BELGIUM \" FIRE CROSS \" LAPEL BUTTON by WAUCQUEZ

The Cross of Fire Lapel button was institutedin April 1933 (1 year before the institution of the Cross of Fire Medal in 1934).It was awarded to the still living, at the time, military personnel, holders of the \"Fire Card\"

a certificate issued to those who were actually engaged with the enemy and had been

exposed to enemy fire during WW1. The Badge depicts a battle scene on the

obverse. Just like the Cross of Fire later on, the recipient had to purchase and pay for the Badge himself.

MAKERS MARK ON THE REVERSE:

1914-1918

SALUS PATRIAE SUPREMA LEX

(1914-1918

THE SAFETY OF THE COUNTRY IS THE SUPREME LAW)

DIMENSIONS: HEIGHT 3/4\" x WIDTH 3/4\"

VERY FINE CONDITION WITH ANICE ORIGINAL PATINA

UNCLEANED

BRASS