Summary
Ijzer (Yser) Medal issued by Belgium in 1918.
Awarded to those who, between 17 and 31 October 1914, were part of the army fighting on the IJzer-river (in French "Yser") and fought with distinction.
Obverse Description
Medal surmounted by a smaller green enamelled medallion. Obverse of main medal section has a naked helmeted soldier holding a lance beside the dates "17 - 31 / OCT / 1914". The enamelled medallion reads "YSER".
Reverse Description
Reverse has a roaring wounded lion on the bank of the Yser river. Below it is the inscription "YSER". The top medallion section bears the Belgian royal crown over the letter "A", the monogram of King Albert.
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
1918 AD
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Place & Date Inscribed
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Issued By
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Inscriptions
Obverse: "YSER / 17 - 31 / OCT / 1914". Reverse: "A / YSER".
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Material
Bronze
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Classification
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Category
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
35 mm (Outside Diameter)
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Shape
Round with loop and ribbon
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