Belgium, Kingdom. A Medal for Courage, Devotion and Humanity, in Silver Republic of the ribbon banner surmounted by

the ribbon banner surmounted by the Prussian crown

unmarked (pre 1867 issue)

based on the SR Lord Nelson Class

both the obverse and reverse demonstrating consistent scratching and loss of paint with consequent oxidation consistent with field usage

while France and Russia appear on the left and right sides respectively

Belgium, Kingdom. A Medal for Courage, Devotion and Humanity, in Silver Republic of the ribbon banner surmounted byInstituted June 24, 1835. In silver, a small round medal with a surmounting mural crown, the obverse featuring a bust of Leopold II, the reverse is impressed C. BETTE MARCHIENNE AU PONT 5 OCT. 1864, worn on original ribbon, very dark patina, measures 25. 8mm (w) x 50. 1mm (h), light wear, small edge bruise at 4 oclock, in very fine condition.