Belgium, Kingdom. An Order Of Leopold Ii, Iv Class Officer, C.1945 Archive 77 mm (height)

77 mm (height)

5 mm x 61 mm mm inclusive of its linden leaves and crossed branches suspension

with floral motifs incorporated in various locations throughout

although gunnery crews remained at their stations

measuring 72 mm (w) x 77 mm (h)

Belgium, Kingdom. An Order Of Leopold Ii, Iv Class Officer, C.1945 Archive 77 mm (height)(Dutch: Orde van Leopold II, French: Ordre de Lopold II). Instituted in 1900. Type II (1908 on). In bronze gilt with blue and black enamels, measuring 39. 5 mm (w) x 62 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, intact enamels, scattered gilt wear, large rosette on its original ribbon, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Leopold II is an order of Belgium and is named in honour of King Lopold II. The decoration was established on August 24, 1900