Belgium. Commemorative Medal for the Centenary of the Nation's Independence 1830-1930 (Médaille Commémorative du Centenaire de l'Indépendance Nationale 1830-1930 / Herinneringsmedaille van 100 Jaars de Onafhankelijkheid 1830-1930), instituted 1930, Literature: Borna Barac Belgium 158, Silver plated Bronze 32 x 29 mm, weight 17,50 g., Condition VF, dark patina, ribbon

Belgium. 2 1/2 Euro 2015, Bicentennial of the Battle of Waterloo 1815 - 2015, KM# 347, LA# BEM-9.1, Royal Belgian Mint, Brussels, Belgium (983-2017), Brass 25,50 mm, weight 11,0 g., Condition BU

Belgium, Leopold II (1865-1909). Badge 1905 for industrial achievement "Habilete Moralite Bekwaamheid Zedelijkheid", I Class, Literature: Borna Barac Belgium 70, type IV, Silver, gilt, enamel 55 x 28 mm, weight 21,10 g., Condition XF, ribbon

Belgium, Albert I Coburg (1909-1934). Fire Cross, (Croix de Feu/ Vuurkruis) 1914-1918, Literature: Borna Barac Belgia 161, by A. Rombaut Bronze 47 x 42 mm, weight 46,20 g., Condition XF+, ribbon

The cross was instituted on February 6, 1934, and was awarded to then living soldiers holding a “Fire Card” (Croix du Feu / Vuurkaart) who came under fire at the front,  awarded to all who spent at least 32 months at the front during World War I.

Belgium, Antwerp, Albert I (1909-1934). Bronze Octagonal Medal 1930, Antwerp International Exhibition, by Josuë Dupon, Bronze 78 mm, weight 166,6 g., Condition aUNC, nice patina

Obverse: God of the River Scheldt seated left, rudder in hand and a small Congolese child standing, wearing a lapband and playing a traditional instrument, in front of the river where a boat is passing, an airplane crossing the sky; (date 1930) and signed JOSUË DUPON
Reverse: WERELDTENTOONSTELLING VAN ANTWERPEN // EXPOSITION INTERNATIONALE D'ANVERS. In medallion, nude woman on horseback in amazon, left, in front of Antwerp harbor. Below, signature JOSUE DUPON and inscription in Dutch and French in three lines: COLONIËN - COLONIES/ SCHEEPVAART - NAVIGATION/ VLAAMsche KUNST- ART FLAMAND

Belgium, Leopold II (1865 - 1909). Badge 1905 for industrial achievement "Habilete Moralite Bekwaamheid Zedelijkheid", I Class, Literature: Borna Barac Belgium 70, type IV, gilt Silver, enamel 55 x 28 mm, weight 21,60 g., Condition UNC, ribbon, original box

Belgium. Bronze Medal 1861, The Art Congress in Antwerp, by L. Wiener, Obverse: City of Antwerp welcoming Victory in front of city walls, Reverse: ANTWERPENS KUNSTFEEST Shield of St. Luke's Guild under t. ox, in banner inscription: WT JONSTEN- VERZAEMT, Bronze 60,00 mm, weight 90,64 g., Condition aUNC/XF+, nice shiny brown patina, a large very impressive medal.

The art congress held in Antwerp, Belgium in August 1861 was a huge event. Antwerp had an artistic reputation in the 17th century, based on its school of painting, which included Rubens, Van Dyck, Jordaens, the Teniers and many others.

Spanish Netherlands, Maria Theresia 1740-1780. 1 Liard (Oord) 1745, Brabant - Antwerp mint, KM 1, Vanhoudt 801 AN, Copper 22 mm, weight 3,68 g., Condition VF, metal surface defects, nice glossy patina

Belgium. Medal of the Armed Resistance 1940-1945 (Médaille de la Résistance 1940-1945 / Medaille van de Weerstand 1940-1945), instituted 1946, Bronze 37 mm, weight 27,50 g., Condition aUNC, ribbon