Medal of Belgian Gratitude 1940-1945 (Médaille de la Reconnaissance Belge 1940–1945 5.56 the M1874 Gras bayonet is

the M1874 Gras bayonet is a popular collector's item among enthusiasts of military history and antique weapons

ideal for large calibre collections

A good example of a used piece of jungle kit issued to Troops stationed in the Far East and Malaya

groundbreaking innovations

and in Mesopotamia

Medal of Belgian Gratitude 1940-1945 (Médaille de la Reconnaissance Belge 1940–1945 5.56 the M1874 Gras bayonet isThe Medal of Belgium Gratitude 1940 1945 (Mdaille de la Reconnaissance Belge 19401945 Erkentelijkheidsmedaille 19401945) is a Belgian medal instituted on 1 August 1945 by the Prince Regent Karel, in three classes: gold, silver, and bronze. The medal was awarded to civilians, Belgian or foreign alike, who during the war had shown their patriotism in the humanitarian field through acts of courage. A good example of an award to non Belgians is the gold