Belgium, Kingdom. An Order of the Crown, Grand Officer’s Breast Star, c.1920 United Republic of and blue stones

and blue stones

all superimposed on silver rays embroidered in silver wire and silver sequins

It is etched with a wide banner with an ornate leafed border

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Bob McLeod (age 23)

Belgium, Kingdom. An Order of the Crown, Grand Officer’s Breast Star, c.1920 United Republic of and blue stonesInstituted October 15, 1897. In silver, silver gilt and enamels, presenting a silver five armed Maltese star with ball finials, with five smooth gilt rays in each quadrant, the white and blue insignia superimposed on the obverse, the reverse presents a vertical pin with dual stays, measures 84. 3 mm (w) x 83. 9 mm (h), cracks and chips in the white enamel, several ball finials bent, in very fine condition.