Belgian Civil Decoration for long service,2nd Class Silver Medal German Brass The St marking indicates a

The St marking indicates a steel cartridge case

providing a tight seal to prevent the inhalation of toxic gases or particles

"REX" means "Albert" and "King"

consistent with wartime production standards

Belgian Civil Decoration for long service,2nd Class Silver Medal German Brass The St marking indicates aThe decoration was instituted on 21 July 1867 and is awarded to government officers for a minimum of 25 years of service, the class depending on the rank. If differs from the Civil Decoration for Bravery, Devotion, and Philanthropy only in that its ribbon is of red and black stripes with no yellow border. it comes in the original box!