Belgium, Kingdom. An Order Of Leopold, Grand Officer Star, C.1900 certificate_of_authenticity for the Rank Arbeitsmaid

for the Rank Arbeitsmaid

the Iron Cross Second and Third Classes

Marked size 57

light patina from age

In solid silver 835

Belgium, Kingdom. An Order Of Leopold, Grand Officer Star, C.1900 certificate_of_authenticity for the Rank Arbeitsmaid(Dutch: Leopoldsorde, French: Ordre de Lopold). Instituted in 1851. Insignia in Gold with red and black enamels, centrepiece ring inscribed ""L'UNION FAIT LA FORCE"" (Unity is Strength), mounted to a silver cross base, the arms scaled and housing ball finials at the points, five emanating rays between each arm, vertical pinback flanked by dual stays, hallmarked with a swan (French import mark) on the pin and owl as well as swan on the catch, hand