Belgium, Kingdom. An Order Of Leopold I, Commander In Gold Auction Archive before being discharged to Base

before being discharged to Base Details on September 6th

six shields bearing the Prussian eagle in gold-coloured paint ringing the plate just above the rules on the lip

measuring 23 mm x 10 mm to 15 mm x 15 mm

maker marked "M&K

Belgium, Kingdom. An Order Of Leopold I, Commander In Gold Auction Archive before being discharged to BaseInstituted 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