Belgium Medal 1914 Belgian Army Participation in the Occupation of the Rhineland – By Dubois EF

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Belgian Army Participation in the Occupation of the Rhineland – Treaty of Versailles (1919)

Obverse:
Standing figure of a nude warrior wearing a helmet, holding a sword in his right hand and a shield in his left. At his feet lies a palm branch. Around the edge: “L'ARMÉE BELGE PARTICIPE À LA GARDE DU RHIN”. To the right: monogram "B"; below: signature medallion with intertwined initials "MV".

Reverse:
Allegorical female figure breaking chains, surrounded by flying cherubs, turning toward a kneeling person holding a lyre. In the background, the Palace of Versailles. Inscription around the edge: “LA BELGIQUE ROMPT SA NEUTRALITÉ”. To the right: “TRAITÉ DE VERSAILLES / 28 JUIN 1919”. Below left: signature PAUL DUBOIS.

Historical context:
After the signing of the Treaty of Versailles on 28 June 1919, Belgium—previously committed to neutrality—joined the Allied occupation of the German Rhineland. This marked a turning point in Belgian foreign policy and military engagement. The obverse symbolizes armed vigilance, while the reverse allegorically celebrates Belgium's liberation from imposed neutrality, reaffirming its role among victorious nations. The medal's rich iconography and fine execution reflect postwar triumphalism and renewed national sovereignty.

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