Belgium, Kingdom. An Order of Leopold, Commander, in Gold, c.1880 GTRexclude the front cover has detached

the front cover has detached from the book

31 mm x 85

multi-rayed star of silver construction

measures 78 mm (w) x 126 mm (h)

Belgium, Kingdom. An Order of Leopold, Commander, in Gold, c.1880 GTRexclude the front cover has detachedInstituted July 11, 1832 by King Leopold I. Civil Division. In 18K Gold, a white enamel Maltese Cross with ball finials, segments of laurel and oak leaf wreath in each quadrant, the obverse medallion presents a rampant lion on a black enamel field, surrounded by a red enamel ring inscribed LUNION FAIT LA FORCE, the reverse depicts the royal cypher of Leopold I, also on black enamel, surrounded by a red enamel ring, the cross is surmounted by a royal