Belgium, Kingdom. A Lot of Three Orders & Decorations consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac Hesse-Darmstadt

Hesse-Darmstadt

the text under each section in black

Footnote: The Order of the Dutch Lion is still conferred upon Dutch citizens in recognition of exceptional contributions to the state and public life in the Netherlands

I fold my hands and thank God day and night for such a blessing

and is commemorated on page 89 of the First World War Book of Remembrance

Belgium, Kingdom. A Lot of Three Orders & Decorations consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac Hesse-Darmstadt1. Order of Leopold, Knight, Military Division, in bronze gilt and enamels, surmounted by crossed swords and crown, measures 43. 00 mm (w) x 77. 58 mm (h), very fine. 2. Order of Leopold, Officer, Military Division, in silver with enamels, surmounted by crossed swords and crown, measures 38. 32 mm (w) x 69. 00 mm (h), enamels intact, dark patina, original ribbon, in very fine condition. 3. A Military Cross, I Class, in bronze gilt and enamels, large