Belgium, Kingdom. An Order of Leopold, Commander, in Gold, c.1880 Auction for a period of forty

for a period of forty days

spotting evident on the silvered characters

SAAR-LAUTERN” and “EIGENTUM D

50mm x 73mm

dated 23 October 1941

Belgium, Kingdom. An Order of Leopold, Commander, in Gold, c.1880 Auction for a period of fortyInstituted 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