Belgium, Kingdom. A First World War Cross 1914-1918 Hold 21 (not inclusive of fob

21 (not inclusive of fob suspension)

the ship's newspaper

the reverse presents the inscription ANNO MCMXLVIII

its tail at the bottom and below the head

inscribed "COLLEGIO SANTA MARIA" above and "ROMA" below

Belgium, Kingdom. A First World War Cross 1914-1918 Hold 21 (not inclusive of fob(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