Admiral Gephardt had just left when Albert I entered the office with Major General Eden.
"Long time no see, General." Albert I smiled warmly as he stepped forward to shake Shire's hand.
He then took a box and certificate from Major General Eden, handing them to Shire: "This is the Leopold Medal, General, to commend you for your contributions to Belgium."
(The above image is the Leopold Medal, one of Belgium's three major national knightly honor medals, personally awarded by the King to those who have made outstanding contributions, whether dignitaries or members of the royal family.)
Shire wasn't particularly interested in the medal, but out of courtesy, he stood up, saluted, and accepted it with both hands, expressing his thanks.
Albert I pulled up a chair and sat down in front of Shire: "General, I heard you defeated the Germans at sea and even sank a battle cruiser?"
"Yes." Shire nodded.
