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Auction: 26003 - Orders, Decorations and Medals
Lot: 437

Belgium, Kingdom, Bronze Medal for Jewish Children of the Holocaust 1945, by Josine Souweine, Belgium, engraved 'Mr et Mme Theys Avec Reconnaissance' to reverse, in a broken case of issue, very fine

The Medal was awarded to individuals who hid Jewish children in their homes in German occupied France during the Second World War. The legend on the obverse is a French translation of Proverbs, 14:21: 'Heureux Celui Qui A Pitie des Afflices, 1942-44' which translates into English as 'Blessed is he who has pity on the afflicted'.

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Estimate
£240 to £280

Starting price
£190