Belgium, Kingdom. An Order Of Leopold Ii, I Class Grand Cross, By Arthus Bertrand Buy Now In August 1944

In August 1944

constructed in the shape of an octagon

a pair of wartime photographs

It measures 46 mm x 64 mm

awards generally in very fine or better condition (with related ribbon bar)

Belgium, Kingdom. An Order Of Leopold Ii, I Class Grand Cross, By Arthus Bertrand Buy Now In August 1944(Dutch: Orde van Leopold II, French: Ordre de Lopold II). Instituted in 1900. Type II (post 1908). Grand Cross: in silver gilt with black and blue enamels, measuring 50. 8 mm (w) x 82. 3 mm (h) inclusive of its crown and laterally pierced ball suspension, chipping evident in the blue enamels on the obverse centrepiece, one of the ball finials bent back on the arm at 9 o'clock, traces of gilt remains; and Breast Star: multi piece construction, insignia