Belgium, Kingdom. An Order Of Leopold, Grand Cross Star With Swords, In Gold, C.1860 United Republic of An extremely rare collar with

An extremely rare collar with only two known examples

34 mm (w) x 46

He was a resident of Cactus

the loop marked “EW” for an unknown maker

Belgium, Kingdom. An Order Of Leopold, Grand Cross Star With Swords, In Gold, C.1860 United Republic of An extremely rare collar with(Dutch: Leopoldsorde, French: Ordre de Lopold). Instituted in 1851. Military Division. In silver, an eight point star with clusters of faceted rays, the obverse medallion in Gold features a rampant crowned lion on a black enamel field, surrounded by a red ring inscribed LUNION FAIT LA FORCE (Strength in Unity), two Gold swords pierce the medallion, the reverse with a principle pin and dual stays, the cartouche denotes the maker C. J BULS 35 MARCHE AUX