Belgium, Kingdom. An Order of Leopold II, Grand Officer Star, by P.DeGreef Auction fatigue of the wire insignia

fatigue of the wire insignia

Silver (Antique)

constructed of porcelain and silver

The Year Band was to have the date of entry into the organization (1919-1923) woven in golden wires and was to be flanked by laurel leaves on each side

His service later entailed being the Canadian Forces representative on the Organizing Committee

Belgium, Kingdom. An Order of Leopold II, Grand Officer Star, by P.DeGreef Auction fatigue of the wire insignia(Ordre de Lopold II). A large silver convex breast star of radiating faceted rays centred by a cross patte with ball finials, surmounted by a royal crown and enclosing a circular blue enamelled medallion bearing a rampant lion, surrounded by the inscription L'UNION FAIT LA FORCE (Unity Makes Strength), the reverse with makers cartouche for P. DeGreef, with a vertical pin and dual stays, measuring 81. 67 mm (w) x 83. 5 mm (h), weighing 138. 8 grams,