Belgium, Kingdom. An Order Of Leopold In Gold, Military Division, Grand Cordon, C.1900 Auction frayed original ribbon with pinback

frayed original ribbon with pinback hanger

measuring 11 mm in diameter

eagle measures approximately 95mm wingtip to wingtip

Footnote: The badge was instituted in May 1942 and awarded to those who fought during the Albania

Belgium, Kingdom. An Order Of Leopold In Gold, Military Division, Grand Cordon, C.1900 Auction frayed original ribbon with pinback(Leopoldsorde). Instituted on 11 July 1832. A quality manufactured sash badge in Gold, consisting of a large white enameled Maltese cross with a fine Gold inlaid border and ball finials, with detailed enameled laurels in each quadrant, obverse centre presenting a crowned Belgian lion on a back enameled field, with red enamel surround on Gold featuring the order Motto L'UNION FAIT LA FORCE (UNITY IS STRENGTH), reverse centre with two mirrored inlaid