Belgium, Kingdom. A Medal Of The Volunteer, Pugnator, C.1946 United Republic of Bedeil with a strength of

Bedeil with a strength of 28 officers and 778 other ranks

An Early Army Infantry Badge

with other marks in pencil present

An attractive and rare cross in silver with blue and red enameled rays

During this time he was promoted first to Oberschütze (Senior Rifleman) on December 1

Belgium, Kingdom. A Medal Of The Volunteer, Pugnator, C.1946 United Republic of Bedeil with a strength of(Medaille du Volontaire). Instituted in 1946. 1 Clasp PUGNATOR. In bronze, engraver marked "J. DEMART" on the obverse, measuring 38 mm in diameter, light contact, original ribbon, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Medal of the Volunteer was instituted on February 16, 1946, to award civilians and foreigners who had voluntarily enlisted, for the duration of hostilities, into the Belgian forces prior to May 8, 1945. Included were those that voluntarily