he was stationed to occupy northern Norway
(Heer Schwert für Unteroffizier)
with typical ornamented suspension on original ribbon
the reverse with an inscription of “FÜR FUNZIGJÄHRIGE DIENSTTREU” (“FOR FIFTY YEARS OF FAITHFUL SERVICE”)
with contact marks and moderate surface wear
Belgium, Kingdom. An Order Of Leopold I In Gold, Iv Class Officer, Civil Division Auction he was stationed to occupy(Ordre de Lopold Leopoldsorde). Instituted in 1832. Type I (1832 1951). In 18K Gold with red, white, black and green enamels, weighing 26 grams inclusive of its ribbon, unmarked, type I with monogram on King Leopold I (LL RR I) on the reverse centrepiece, measuring 39 mm (w) x 65 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, intact enamels, large rosette affixed to its original ribbon with hook and eye, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Leopold I was