Belgium, Kingdom. An Order of Leopold in Gold, Officer’s Cross, By Galere Hold on period ribbon with horizontal

on period ribbon with horizontal pinback

one Tie Clip

a late-period example in better than very fine condition

the buckle constructed of gilt aluminum

Belgium, Kingdom. An Order of Leopold in Gold, Officer’s Cross, By Galere Hold on period ribbon with horizontal(Lunion fait la force). Instituted in 1832. In 18 karat gold, Maltese cross in white enamel, each of the arms finished with two ball finials, laurel wreath in green and red enamel, centre shows crowned lion ringed by inscription Lunion fait la force, reverse centre shows monogram LLRR I, inclusive of crown suspension 64. 5 mm (h) x 39 mm (w), weighs 23. 2 grams, on purple ribbon with rosette, evidence of chipping on obverse right arm and reverse left