Belgium, Kingdom. An Order Of Leopold, Civil Division, Grand Cross Star, By C. J. Buls, C.1890 certificate_of_authenticity two bronze gilt with red

two bronze gilt with red

presented by the Town Council of Oosterbeek

with the number “5” embroidered in red threading on both tabs

with its period-original cornflower blue ribbon with a sewn-on horizontal pinback

Parachute Regiment (November 11

Belgium, Kingdom. An Order Of Leopold, Civil Division, Grand Cross Star, By C. J. Buls, C.1890 certificate_of_authenticity two bronze gilt with red(Leopoldsorde). Instituted on 11 July 1832. An eight pointed silver star featuring a hand filed, multiple ray faceted design, obverse centre in Gold, presenting a crowned Belgian lion on a black enameled field, a red enamel surround with Gold inlaid Motto of the Order L'UNION FAIT LA FORCE (UNITY IS STRENGTH), reverse with dual stays and principle pin assembly, centre with makers cartouche for C. J. Buls, measuring 81. 5 mm (w) x 84 mm (h), with