Belgium, Kingdom. An Order Of Leopold, Civil Division, Grand Cross Star, By C. J. Buls, C.1890 United Republic of ending with the Battle of

ending with the Battle of Ordashu

maker marked RZM M1/101

Small size

comprised of five divisions and two armoured brigades

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 ending with the Battle of(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