Belgium, Kingdom. An Order Of Leopold, Civil Division, Grand Cross Star, By C. J. Buls, C.1890 certificate_of_authenticity measuring 15

measuring 15

Footnote: William John Hall was born on February 17

entire patch measures 30x73mm

and does not follow simple instructions

such as portepees

Belgium, Kingdom. An Order Of Leopold, Civil Division, Grand Cross Star, By C. J. Buls, C.1890 certificate_of_authenticity measuring 15(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