on loop for suspension from a period replacement ribbon
and complete with a pommel in the form of a royal crown
with handwritten inscriptions in black ink on three pages ("V
with CANADA flashes on both shoulders
Belgium, Kingdom. An Order Of The Crown, Silver Grade Medal, C.1955 Auction on loop for suspension from(Ordre de la Couronne Kroonorde). Instituted in 1897. Type II (1951 present). In silver, unmarked, measuring 30. 2 mm (w) x 60. 8 mm (h) inclusive of its crown and ribbon suspension, tiny edge nicks, very light contact, original ribbon, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of the Crown was instituted on October 15, 1897, the two Palms and three Medals being added on June 25, 1898. It is awarded for merit in art, literature, science, commerce and