Belgium, Kingdom. A Royal Society Of Lifeguards, To B. Vanstrappen Hold Fullsize badge in silver exhibiting

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

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

belt measuring 41 mm x 975 mm not including the buckle

In April of 1944 there was an escape attempt involving 600 prisoners

042 other ranks

Belgium, Kingdom. A Royal Society Of Lifeguards, To B. Vanstrappen Hold Fullsize badge in silver exhibitingInstituted 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,