Belgium, Kingdom. An Order Of The Crown, Commander, C.1910 Auction Archive illustrating a strutting roaring lion

illustrating a strutting roaring lion standing upon a rock outcrop

which at that time was seen as a rare and precious capability

an edelweiss in the background

1914 "Mons" Star - (CHT-540 WGNER: H

Award document for a Luftwaffe Fighter’s Squadron clap

Belgium, Kingdom. An Order Of The Crown, Commander, C.1910 Auction Archive illustrating a strutting roaring lion(Ordre de Couronne). Instituted in 1897 by King Leopold II. An enameled white five armed double ended cross in silver gilt, exhibiting multiple silver gilt rays in each quadrant, suspended by an enameled green laurel wreath also in silver gilt, the obverse illustrating a Belgium crown with a finely enameled blue background, reverse with Leopold II monogram also on a nice blue background, measuring 55. 07 mm (w) x 74. 11 mm (h inclusive of its wreath