Belgium, Kingdom. An Order Of Leopold Ii, Grand Cross Sash Badge, C.1900 United Republic of oxidation marks on both bronze

oxidation marks on both bronze medals

measuring 73 mm x 40 mm

Lüdenscheid - In silvered fine zinc

Minor material fatigue evident

silver lions in each quadrant

Belgium, Kingdom. An Order Of Leopold Ii, Grand Cross Sash Badge, C.1900 United Republic of oxidation marks on both bronze(Dutch: Orde van Leopold II, French: Ordre de Lopold II). Instituted in 1900. This silver gilt sash badge features a Maltese cross with ball finials and segments of laurel wreaths in each quadrant, the obverse central medallion presents a blue, black and white enamel crowned shield, in a blue enamel ring inscribed TRAVAIL ET PROGRESS (Labour and Progress), the reverse medallion presents the cypher of King Leopold II, the badge is surmounted by a large