Belgium, Kingdom. A First World War Cross 1914-1918 Archive along with maker code “39/37”

along with maker code “39/37”

the reverse ricasso maker marked "ALEX COPPEL SOLINGEN" (Alexander Coppel

12 Command Squadron

The interior features a complete golden-yellow rayon liner with a silky texture

Belgium, Kingdom. A First World War Cross 1914-1918 Archive along with maker code “39/37”(Croix de Guerre). Instituted in 1915. In bronze, measuring 39. 7 mm (w) x 63 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, spotting, bronze palm on its original ribbon, near extremely fine. Footnote: The War Cross (Crox de Guerre) was instituted on October 25, 1915, to reward acts of bravery in the face of the enemy, and could also being awarded for long service at the front. Bronze, silver and silver gilt palms and lion ribbon emblems were awarded for