An original commemorative non-portable medal. To commemorate the Battle of Yser on the Flanders Front 1914.
65 mm cast bronze medallion. A defending Belgian soldier, in relief, overlooking Flanders. The top edge inscribed "1914 - Yser on ne passe pas! 1918. (Yser nobody shall pass!).
The reverse inscribed to recipient: Armand Le Roye - Titulaire de la carte de feu (title holder of the Fire Card). The Fire Card being a issued card recognising war veterans who served on the front under enemy fire.
Light contact marks and surface marks. Very nice age patina.
