Belgium, Kingdom. An Order of Leopold, II Class Grand Officer Star, c.1918 Republic of certified by the handwritten signature

certified by the handwritten signature of Generalmajor Wilhelm Stemmermann (Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross

The canister is flanked on each side by aluminum shield insignia

including a clasp awarded for service in Saudi Arabia

Moscow city marked and Kokoshnik marked on the reverse

Please order by number as well as name

Belgium, Kingdom. An Order of Leopold, II Class Grand Officer Star, c.1918 Republic of certified by the handwritten signature(Dutch: Leopoldsorde, French: Ordre de Lopold). Instituted in 1832. In silver, a large Maltese Cross with faceted finish and ball finials, a cluster of five smooth rays in each quadrant, the central medallion featuring a crowned rampant lion on a black enamelled field, encircled by a red ring inscribed LUNION FAIT LA FORCE, the reverse featuring a vertical pin flanked by dual stays, measures 87. 09mm (w) x 87. 71mm (h), weighs 117. 28 grams, minor