Belgium, Kingdom. An Order of Leopold, Commander, in Gold, c.1880 certificate_of_authenticity United States Navy Anchor and

United States Navy Anchor and Wreath Badge (in silvered bullion wire

situated above a date of “1936” and flanked by Olympic rings

Each strap completes in a functional gilded bronze spring catch and is adjusted by functional buckles of identical construction

Nimmergut is also noting that some period collar are made in silver gilt (he points out to one he examined

Belgium, Kingdom. An Order of Leopold, Commander, in Gold, c.1880 certificate_of_authenticity United States Navy Anchor andInstituted 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