Belgium, Kingdom; France, Third Republic. Six Awards & Decorations Auction Archive just outside Ypres in the

just outside Ypres in the West-Vlaanderen region of Belgium

carmine-coloured thread

he had already earned the rank of Feldwebel in 1939

for four years of service in the Luftwaffe

Belgium, Kingdom; France, Third Republic. Six Awards & Decorations Auction Archive just outside Ypres in theTwo 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,