Belgium, Kingdom. An Order Of Leopold, Civil Division, Grand Cross Star, By C. J. Buls, C.1890 United Republic of comprised of five divisions and

comprised of five divisions and two armoured brigades

First Class - In non magnetic metal

Small size

marked RZM L2/954/40 bmd 41

Belgium, Kingdom. An Order Of Leopold, Civil Division, Grand Cross Star, By C. J. Buls, C.1890 United Republic of comprised of five divisions and(Leopoldsorde). Instituted on 11 July 1832. An eight pointed silver star featuring a hand filed, multiple ray faceted design, obverse centre in Gold, presenting a crowned Belgian lion on a black enameled field, a red enamel surround with Gold inlaid Motto of the Order L'UNION FAIT LA FORCE (UNITY IS STRENGTH), reverse with dual stays and principle pin assembly, centre with makers cartouche for C. J. Buls, measuring 81. 5 mm (w) x 84 mm (h), with