Belgium, Kingdom. An Order Of Leopold, Grand Cross Miniature In Gold, Diamonds And Emeralds, C. 1860 Auction Archive though remaining as two distinct

though remaining as two distinct and independent nations

but displaying the typical manufacturing characteristics of “Unknown Maker II”

(Militär-Verdienstkreuz III

with a 40 mm long knurled stick pin

then reverted to Gunner (Corporal) on December 29

Belgium, Kingdom. An Order Of Leopold, Grand Cross Miniature In Gold, Diamonds And Emeralds, C. 1860 Auction Archive though remaining as two distinct(Dutch: Leopoldsorde, French: Ordre de Lopold). Instituted July 11 1832. Civil Division. In Gold, a Maltese cross with obverse arms set with diamonds, with ball finials holding small diamond chips, with a green enamelled laurel wreath between each arm, the obverse medallion features a large light green emerald, the reverse presents white enamelled arms with ball finials and a central medallion featuring the royal cypher of Leopold on a black enamelled