Belgium, Kingdom. A War Cross With Bronze Palm, C.1918 Auction Archive when most of Ireland became

when most of Ireland became independent as the Irish Free State

It was established in 1710 in the Duchy of Courland and Semigallia by Duke Frederick William as a symbol of the then-established Order of Recognition (l’Ordre de la Reconnaissance)

Queensland aboard the SS John Hart on August 12

reverse illustrating the commune of Sappada in Northern Italy backed by a mountain

Belgium, Kingdom. A War Cross With Bronze Palm, C.1918 Auction Archive when most of Ireland became(Croix de Guerre). Instituted in 1915. In bronze, measuring 39 mm (w) x 63. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, very light contact, bronze palm on its original ribbon, near extremely fine.