Belgium, Kingdom. An Order of the Crown, Grand Cross Set GTRexclude Ebony-coloured wooden handle exhibits light

Ebony-coloured wooden handle exhibits light contact overall with the underlying wood exposed on the reverse

WW1 Commemorative medal

Empire of Austria

3 mm (w) x 63 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension

minor material fatigue is evident to the case while the award remains in a near mint condition

Belgium, Kingdom. An Order of the Crown, Grand Cross Set GTRexclude Ebony-coloured wooden handle exhibits lightInstituted in 1897. The Grand Cross Badge in bronze gilt consists of a five point star in white enamel, with emanating rays in between each point, hanging on a green enameled laurel wreath, the obverse centerpiece bears a royal crown on a blue enameled field, the reverse bears the stylized double L monogram of Leopold II, measures 55. 4 mm (w) x 79. 7 mm (h), weighs 56. 62 grams, worn on the original red sash, enamels intact, extremely fine condition.