Belgian Civil Decoration for Bravery, Devotion and Philanthropy medal Sights and was part of the

and was part of the British pre-decimal currency system

constructing field defences and general engineering tasks

It was designed to allow soldiers to carry essential equipment and supplies during amphibious assaults

or international militaria collection

it was renumbered 45690 by British Railways

Belgian Civil Decoration for Bravery, Devotion and Philanthropy medal Sights and was part of theSilver Maltese cross, between the arms a stylised lily on a stippled ground; the face and reverse identical with the monogram of King Leopold I in a central medallion; on original ribbon. The decoration was instituted on 21st July 1867 and may be awarded to both Belgians and foreigners for notable acts benefiting a citizen of Belgium. The decoration comprises five ranks: first and second class crosses and gold, silver, and bronze medals.