surrounded by the German inscription "DER KAISERIN KÖNIGIN MARIA THERESIA" (The Emperor Queen Maria Theresa) and engraver marked "A
the equivalent of Grade Nine
comprising: EKII 1914
that this Majesty's concession and declaration be recorded in the College of Arms
had enlisted for Second World War service with the United States Marine Corps in 1945 but failed to see combat action
Belgium, Kingdom; France, Third Republic. Six Awards & Decorations United Republic of surrounded by the German inscriptionTwo Belgium, Kingdom Awards: Commemorative War Medal 1914 1914 (in bronze, measuring 31 mm (w) x 47. 5 mm (h), silver bar for twelve months' service on its original ribbon); Frontline (Fire) Service Cross 1914 1918, Type II with Large Cannon (in bronze, engraver marked "A. ROMBAUT" on the reverse, measuring 41. 8 mm (w) x 56 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, original ribbon); and four France, Third Republic Awards: Medal for Mutual Aid,