Belgium, Kingdom. An Order Of Leopold, Civil Division, Grand Cross Star, By C. J. Buls, C.1890 United Republic of #1768 suffering from laceration wound

#1768 suffering from laceration wound upper lip

CINCINNATI

maker marked with logo with “AS” in a triangle (likely Adolf Scholze) on reverse

measuring 448 mm in length

12th Geographic Company

Belgium, Kingdom. An Order Of Leopold, Civil Division, Grand Cross Star, By C. J. Buls, C.1890 United Republic of #1768 suffering from laceration wound(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