Belgium, Kingdom. An Africa Campaigns 1914-1917, Silver Grade For Europeans Hold interior contains thin cardboard and

interior contains thin cardboard and felt liner as medalbed

Staff Sergeant Milton A

wooden plates embedded onto either side of the handle and held in place via rivets and central pins

maker marked "128" (S

Belgium, Kingdom. An Africa Campaigns 1914-1917, Silver Grade For Europeans Hold interior contains thin cardboard and(Mdaille Commmorative des Campagnes d'Afrique 1914 1917). Instituted in 1917. Type I (1914 1916). In silver, engraver marked "A. Matton" on the obverse, measuring 30 mm (w) x 42. 5 mm (h), contact marks on the edge, lightly soiled original ribbon, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Commemorative Medal for the African Campaigns was instituted on February 21, 1917 and awarded to Belgian forces who engaged German troops in and around the latters African