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Title Civic gallantry award, Louvain
Nationality Belgian
Period c 1900
Price £40.00

This silver award was struck by the city council of Louvain. It was given for civil gallantry, eg stopping a runaway horse and cart, disarming robbers, etc. It has its original silk ribbon, somewhat faded. The medal is about 32mm in diameter.



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[Militaria : Medals : Belgian : 20th Century]

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Edward Hudson, UK, 10.02.2011

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G B, UK, 13.02.2010

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