Belgium, Kingdom. An Order of Leopold, Commander, by Fonson certificate_of_authenticity gold test marks on the

gold test marks on the ribbon loop and 8 o’clock ball finial

scuffing and wear evident on the bottom

using thick twine

on dark gray cloth

with period original ribbon

Belgium, Kingdom. An Order of Leopold, Commander, by Fonson certificate_of_authenticity gold test marks on theInstituted July 11, 1832 by King Leopold I. Civil Division. In silver gilt, a white enamel Maltese Cross with ball finials, segments of laurel and oak leaf wreath in each quadrant, the obverse medallion presents a rampant lion on a black enamel field, surrounded by a red enamel ring inscribed LUNION FAIT LA FORCE, the reverse depicts the royal cypher of Leopold I, also on black enamel, surrounded by a red enamel ring, the cross is surmounted by a