Belgium, Kingdom. An Order Of The Crown, Grand Cross By Heremans Archive on the recommendation of the

on the recommendation of the Minister of Defence

"Naval Swords - British and American Naval Edged Weapons 1660-1815" by P

the obverse with a central black enameled medallion bearing a gilt silver crowned cipher of King Ludwig III within a white enameled border in the form of a buckled belt with silver gilt letters reading “MERENTI” (Latin - Merit)

all gilt worn off

Belgium, Kingdom. An Order Of The Crown, Grand Cross By Heremans Archive on the recommendation of the(Ordre de la Couronne; Kroonorde). Instituted in 1897 by King Leopold II. In silver gilt, a sash badge consisting of an enamelled white five armed Maltese cross featuring multiple gilt rays in each quadrant, obverse centre exhibiting a superposed royal crown on a blue enamelled background, reverse displaying a superposed cypher of Leopoldo II (LL), surmounted by an enamelled green oval laurel wreath, measures 55. 5mm (w) x 75. 2mm (h inclusive of