Belgium, Kingdom. An Order Of Leopold Ii, Iv Class Officer, C.1945 Auction Archive swollen tonsils" and eventually diagnosed

swollen tonsils" and eventually diagnosed with Dyptheria

measuring 112 mm x 55 mm

with the signature of HRH The Prince of Wales (who ceased to be Grand Master when he inherited the crown as King Edward VIII and became Sovereign of the order) above "Grand Master"

Afghan Campaign

in fine condition with moderate wear to the black finish

Belgium, Kingdom. An Order Of Leopold Ii, Iv Class Officer, C.1945 Auction Archive swollen tonsils" and eventually diagnosed(Dutch: Orde van Leopold II, French: Ordre de Lopold II). Instituted in 1900. Type II (1908 on). In bronze gilt with blue and black enamels, measuring 39. 5 mm (w) x 62 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, large rosette on its original ribbon, intact enamels, slight manufacturing flaw in the gilt on the obverse arm at 9 o'clock, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Leopold II is an order of Belgium and is named in honour of King Lopold II.