with a hook emanating from the edge of the left clasp to meet an analogous loop which emanates from the right clasp
on a 48 mm long needle pin
and Commemorative Medal of the Great War 1914-1918 (in bronze
with a bronze gilt snake and caduceus insignia
including one Bronze Grade badge for rear echelon units
Belgium, Kingdom. An Order of Leopold II, Grand Cross Star, by Walravens Auction with a hook emanating fromInstitution date 1900. Type II (Post 1908). In silver gilt, a ten point star of alternating cluster of smooth and faceted rays, the central medallion in black and blue enamels, featuring a maltese cross with large ball finials and a surmounting crown on the 12 oclock arm, the reverse offers a vertical pin suspension with dual stays, central cartouche marked HENRI WALRAVENS, measures 84. 1 mm (w) x 88. 5 mm (h), weighs 75. 49 grams, light wear, enamels