Belgium, Kingdom. An Order Of Leopold, Grand Cross Star With Swords, In Gold, C.1860 Newly Listed 71mm (w) x 25

71mm (w) x 25

measuring 145 mm (w) x 105 mm (h)

Narrow dual fullers run the majority of the length of each side of the blade

the reverse is plain and bears the two attachment prongs of the centre plate

edged on top and bottom with a single bullion row and with blue cord

Belgium, Kingdom. An Order Of Leopold, Grand Cross Star With Swords, In Gold, C.1860 Newly Listed 71mm (w) x 25(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