Belgium, Kingdom. An Order of Leopold, Commander, by Fonson Auction Archive with a blue wool topper

with a blue wool topper

cornucopia hallmarked on the reverse

Military Merit Cross with War Decoration

with ribbons and safety pin attachments

Belgium, Kingdom. An Order of Leopold, Commander, by Fonson Auction Archive with a blue wool topperInstituted July 11, 1832 by King Leopold I. Civil Division. In silver gilt, 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