Belgium, Kingdom. An Order of Leopold II, Grand Officer Star, by P.DeGreef Hold and later departure from Turku

and later departure from Turku

signed by H

Six versions were created over a sixty-one year period

Accompanied by copies of the War Diary (mentioning that he was at Arras on June 13

Belgium, Kingdom. An Order of Leopold II, Grand Officer Star, by P.DeGreef Hold and later departure from Turku(Ordre de Lopold II). A large silver convex breast star of radiating faceted rays centred by a cross patte with ball finials, surmounted by a royal crown and enclosing a circular blue enamelled medallion bearing a rampant lion, surrounded by the inscription L'UNION FAIT LA FORCE (Unity Makes Strength), the reverse with makers cartouche for P. DeGreef, with a vertical pin and dual stays, measuring 81. 67 mm (w) x 83. 5 mm (h), weighing 138. 8 grams,