On offer is an interesting group of four, original,full-size medals awarded to an

Auguste Knockaert

These are:

Silver medal of the Sauveteurs du Nord

This attractive and rare medal has the coat of armsof the city of Lilleon the obverse.

and is engraved

SAUVETEURSdu Nord

PrixDelpierre

à

Mr. AugusteKNOCKAERT

12 Juin1892

on the reverse.

The Sauveteurs du Nord(Life-Savers Society of the Nord) was founded in 1877.

The Nord Department of France runs from the portof Dunkirk south-east along theBelgian border and includes the city of Lille.

Medal of Honour of the French Ministryof the Interior

Médaille d\'honneur du Ministère Français de l\'Intérieur

It\'s named

KNACKAERT

AUGUSTE A

1871

This attractive silvermedal was awarded for \"Actes de Dévouement\" – acts of devotion.

Belgian Civil Decoration for Bravery,Devotion and Philanthropy

Décoration Civique pour acts de courage,dévouement et humanité

in silver

The decoration was instituted in 1867, for award toboth Belgians and foreigners for notable acts benefiting a Belgian citizen.

A French decoration – in the shape of an anchor.

I’venot been able to identify this obviously maritime award – any ideas would bewelcomed!

The medals are all in good (GVF+) condition, and are nicely toned.

The group is mounted loose-style, as worn.

An interesting 19th Century French group– definitely worthy of further research.

Please take a look at my other Frenchmedals currently on