Lot 562:
Belgian Battle of Yser Medal, 1914
Sold for: $50
Description
A Belgian Battle of Yser Medal, 1914. This is a patinated bronze commemorative medal, suspended from a black and red striped textile ribbon. The obverse features a nude male figure holding a spear, with partial inscriptions including “BELGIE” (Belgium) and the date “1914”, beneath a “WTR” monogram on the suspension loop. The reverse depicts a recumbent lion, surmounted by a crown and the partial text “ALBERT ROI” (King Albert), with “YSER” clearly visible below the lion.
Condition report:
The medal exhibits extensive surface oxidation, darkening, and a prominent green verdigris surface, consistent with age. The textile ribbon is significantly frayed, discolored, and shows signs of age-related wear.
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