Political Prisoner Medal (1914-1918)

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  • Bronze Medal (with French inscription, stamped "G. DEVREESE") Obverse
  • Bronze Medal (with French inscription, stamped "G. DEVREESE") Reverse

Attributes

  • country
    Belgium
  • date of institution
    December 26, 1930
  • remarks
    The medal was engraved by Godefroid Devreese.

History


The Political Prisoner Medal (1914-1918) was awarded to Belgian civilians who had been detained, for a minimum of one month, by German forces during the First World War as the result of an act of loyalty or valour. It was also awarded under the same conditions to foreigners who were devoted to the Belgian cause.

There were approximately 18000 Belgian prisoners in the First World War, but only 5000 Medals were awarded to purely “political” prisoners. No Medals were awarded after March 31, 1952.

The obverse inscription translates to "Albert King of the Belgians," and the reverse inscription translates to "In Testimony of National Gratitude." The Medal could be inscribed in French or Dutch depending on the choice of the recipient.

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Versions

  • Price

    $95 USD

  • Composition

    Bronze

  • Inscription

    Obv: ALBERT ROI DES BELGES Rev: EN TEMOIGNAGE DE RECONNAISSANCE NATIONALE 1914-1918

  • Size

    37mm

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  • Price

    $37mm USD

  • Composition

    Bronze

  • Inscription

    Obv: ALBERT KONING DER BELGEN Rev: ALS BLIJK VAN'S LANDS ERKENTELIJKHEID 1914-1918

  • Size

    95

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Miniatures

  • Price

    $40 USD

  • Size

    13mm

  • Composition

  • Remarks

    This version is composed of bronze.

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