with a diamond-shaped manufacturer's mark that is no longer legible
narrower German-made clasps corresponding to the original narrower German ribbon
interruptions evident in the beading on the trim
presenting oxidation on the star
bronze with blue enamels
Belgium, Kingdom. An Order of Leopold, Commander, in Gold, c.1880 Buy Now with a diamond-shaped manufacturer's markInstituted July 11, 1832 by King Leopold I. Civil Division. In 18K Gold, a white enamel Maltese Cross with ball finials, segments of laurel and oak leaf wreath in each quadrant, the obverse medallion presents a rampant lion on a black enamel field, surrounded by a red enamel ring inscribed LUNION FAIT LA FORCE, the reverse depicts the royal cypher of Leopold I, also on black enamel, surrounded by a red enamel ring, the cross is surmounted by a royal