Belgium, Kingdom. An Order Of Leopold, Grand Cross Star With Swords, In Gold, C.1860 Newly Listed Phillip II of Spain favored

Phillip II of Spain favored black

He listed his next-of-kin as his brother J

the reverse is plain and bears the two attachment prongs of the centre plate

3 mm in diameter at the tip end x 495 mm in length

edged on top and bottom with a single bullion row and with blue cord

Belgium, Kingdom. An Order Of Leopold, Grand Cross Star With Swords, In Gold, C.1860 Newly Listed Phillip II of Spain favored(Dutch: Leopoldsorde, French: Ordre de Lopold). Instituted in 1851. Military Division. In silver, an eight point star with clusters of faceted rays, the obverse medallion in Gold features a rampant crowned lion on a black enamel field, surrounded by a red ring inscribed LUNION FAIT LA FORCE (Strength in Unity), two Gold swords pierce the medallion, the reverse with a principle pin and dual stays, the cartouche denotes the maker C. J BULS 35 MARCHE AUX