A Belgian Order Of Leopold Ii; Grand Cross Set By P. Degreef Hold which carried a limpet mine

which carried a limpet mine

a standing figure in early medieval dress to the left crowning the Emperor with a laurel crown

stripes of the insignia and wings in silver bullion wire

reverse with the cypher of King Albert I surrounded by the inscription "ARMEE MERITE ANCIENNETE"

The section relating to his pay is thoroughly filled out for the years of 1941 to 1945

A Belgian Order Of Leopold Ii; Grand Cross Set By P. Degreef Hold which carried a limpet mineType II (Post 1908): Grand Cross: silver gilt with black and blue enamels, hallmarked and maker marked on the loop, 52 mm x 81 mm inclusive of its crown suspension, on a full length sash; and Breast Star: multi piece construction, silver gilt with black and blue enamelled insignia surmounted by a silver crown, mounted to a ten pointed silver star base, maker marked "P. DeGreef 112. RUE DU MIDI BRUXELLES" on the reverse cartouche, 89 mm x 89. 3 mm,