Belgium, Kingdom. An Order Of Leopold, I Class Grand Cross Star With Swords, By G.wolfers, C.1914 GTRexclude It opened on December 21

It opened on December 21

on April 27

General McNaughton presented the keys at a special parade to the 324 men and officers of the Canadian tunneling companies who had worked on the massive fortress

For his services to the Royal Family Hervey was awarded the M

As often issued to British officer's who took part in the Battle of Talavera 27–28 July 1809

Belgium, Kingdom. An Order Of Leopold, I Class Grand Cross Star With Swords, By G.wolfers, C.1914 GTRexclude It opened on December 21(Dutch: Leopoldsorde, French: Ordre de Lopold). Instituted in 1851. In silver with Gold swords with red and black enamels, backed by Gold swords, mounted to an eight pointed silver star base, each of the star points with multi faceted rays, maker marked "G. WOLFERS & FILS BIJOUTIERS RUE DE LA MADELEINE 35 BRUXELLES SPECIALITE DE CROIX & RUBANS D'ORDRES" on the reverse cartouche, measuring 82. 5 mm (w) x 88. 5 mm (h), vertical pinback flanked by dual