Belgium, Kingdom. An Order of Leopold, Commander, in Gold, c.1880 certificate_of_authenticity with paper tag

with paper tag

measuring 30 mm (w) x 110 mm (l)

Footnote: The Battalion was raised from Western Universities with mobilization headquarters at Winnipeg

illustrated through the use of black and white photographs

lapel badge is very scarce

Belgium, Kingdom. An Order of Leopold, Commander, in Gold, c.1880 certificate_of_authenticity with paper tagInstituted July 11, 1832 by King Leopold I. Civil Division. In 18K Gold, a white enamel Maltese Cross with ball finials, segments of laurel and oak leaf wreath in each quadrant, the obverse medallion presents a rampant lion on a black enamel field, surrounded by a red enamel ring inscribed LUNION FAIT LA FORCE, the reverse depicts the royal cypher of Leopold I, also on black enamel, surrounded by a red enamel ring, the cross is surmounted by a royal