Vatican. Silver Cross “Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice” (Cross “For the Church and the Pope”), instituted by Pope Leo XIII on July 17, 1888 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of his priesthood, the highest decoration awarded by the Pope to the laity, Literature: Borna Barac Vatican 300, Silver 43 mm, weight 23,80 g., Condition UNC, beautiful patina, ribbon.

Belgium. Liege (Luik / Lüttich), Bishopric / Duchy. Jean-Theodore de Baviere,1744-1763. Liard (Oord) 1750, KM 155, Copper 23 mm, weight 2,91 g., Condition VF, dark patina

Austrian Netherlands, Maria Theresia 1740-1780. Escalin (Schelling) 1763, Brussels Mint, KM 15, Vanhoudt 821, Silver 24 mm, weight 4,53 g., Condition aVF, grey patina

Belgium. WW2 Air Defense Medal - "Servimus 1939 - 1945", Silver-plated Bronze 38 x 35 mm, weight 29,90 g., Condition XF, ribbon

Belgium. Medal / pendant 1917, “La Fleur des Enfants de Nos Braves - Oeuvre de l'Habillement des Orphelins de nos Soldats et des Enfants des Mutilés” - dedicated to the children and orphans of World War I, by Pierre Theunis, Bronze 30 x 20 mm, weight 7,20 g., Condition VF+

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. Medal 1973 commemorating Dirk Martens (1450 -1534) and the 500th anniversary of the publication of his first book in 1473, medal by G. Aglane, Lippens/van Keymeulen p. 193, no. 697, Silver plated Bronze 80 mm, weight 343,35 g., Condition aUNC, beautiful, very magnificent, artistic medal

Against a background of stars image of Dr. h.c. University of Leuven Martens in decorative robe facing left / Against the map of Europe an open book with the outlines of Belgium

Belgium, Leopold II (1865-1909). Order of the Crown (Ordre de la Couronne / Kroonorde) - Silver Palm, the national order of the Kingdom of Belgium established on October 15, 1897, it is one of the highest awards in Belgium, Silver plated metal 46 x 28 mm, weight 16,20 g., Condition UNC, ribbon

Belgium. King Albert I 1909 - 1934 Royal Veterans Federation Cross of Fidelity, (Croix de la Fidélité), Bronze 34 mm, weight 15,0 g., Condition aUNC, ribbon.
Created in 1971, it is awarded to sympathetic members of the Federation (cadets, sons of deceased veterans and holders of the Veterans Cross).