Belgium, Kingdom. An Order Of Leopold, Grand Cross Star With Swords, In Gold, C.1860 United Republic of 34 mm (w) x 46

34 mm (w) x 46

102 mm x 143 mm

mounted to a horizontal pinback

He was a resident of Cactus

along with two members of the Special Air Service

Belgium, Kingdom. An Order Of Leopold, Grand Cross Star With Swords, In Gold, C.1860 United Republic of 34 mm (w) x 46(Dutch: Leopoldsorde, French: Ordre de Lopold). Instituted in 1851. Military Division. In silver, an eight point star with clusters of faceted rays, the obverse medallion in Gold features a rampant crowned lion on a black enamel field, surrounded by a red ring inscribed LUNION FAIT LA FORCE (Strength in Unity), two Gold swords pierce the medallion, the reverse with a principle pin and dual stays, the cartouche denotes the maker C. J BULS 35 MARCHE AUX