Lot 5198

Description

Belgium, Trio: War Cross (Croix de Guerre) with Gold Lion emblem (denotes mentioned in despatches at divisional level); Commemorative Medal of the 1940-1945 War with Crossed Sabres emblem (denotes combat service in 1940 campaign); Prisoner of War Medal 1940-45. Extremely fine. (3)

Together with official Soldier's card of war service 1940-1945 with his photo, particulars, service and awards; another similar card for same soldier but for Prisoner of War; 4 documents and envelope dated 1953 addressed to Sgt Lizin, Leopold CGB at Rue Chemin de Fer, Amay relating to his status as an Under Officer reservist.

Sgt Leopold Lizin, born 20Apr1919 at Soheit-Tinlot, province of Liege, Belgium; 10-18May1940 with Fortress Regt of Liege; 18May1940 to 08Aug1941 was POW at Stalag XVIIIA, No.50466.