Belgium: African War Medal 1940-1945 and Medal for Effort inthe Colonial War 1940-1945. 1) The Africa War Medal 1940-1945 was created 30January 1947 and awarded to Belgian Army officers and enlisted men that servedin Africa between 10 May 1940 and 7 May 1945, as well as members of the ForcePublique du Congo (see Borne, Andre Charles; Distinctions Honorifiques de la Belgique 1830-1985 (1985) pp.462-463). This is an original example of the bronze medal, engraver-marked“DUPAGNE”; it is in extremely fine condition and on the original/old ribbon.2) Medal for Effort in the Colonial War1940-1945, created 30 January 1947 and awarded to Belgian colonial governmentofficials, magistrates, missionaries, settlers, etc. that supported the Alliesduring the Second World War (see Borne, Andre Charles; Distinctions Honorifiques de la Belgique 1830-1985 (1985) pp.464-465). Recipients of the Medal for Effort in the Colonial War were noteligible for the African War Medal, and vice versa. This is an original example of this bronzemedal; it is in extremely fine condition and on the original/old ribbon.Authenticity guaranteed; 14-day return privilege (30 days overseas), excludingpostage, provided item is returned in same condition when sold. Item will beshipped USPS First Class Mail; will combine postage for multiple purchases.
