Belgian Order Of Leopold Ii Medal Knight Class Silver See Pics

Belgian Order Of Leopold Ii Medal Knight Class Silver See Pics The order of leopold ii is an order of belgium and is named in honor of king leopold ii. the decoration was established on 24 august 1900 by leopold ii as sovereign of the congo free state and was in 1908, upon congo being handed over to belgium, incorporated into the belgian awards system. The rank hierarchy ranges from the bronze medal (order of leopold ii) to the grand ribbon (order of leopold). click on the links to view the photo.

Belgian Order Of Leopold Ii Medal Knight Class Silver See Pics Belgian order of leopold ii, 5th class (knight). a silver maltese cross with shallow angle ends having small ball finials on the eight points and an olive wreath between the arms. The order of leopold ii is issued in five classes and three medals (gold, silver and bronze): grand cross. grand officer. commander. officer. knight. the badge is a silver or gold metal maltese cross with a wreath of laurel leaves between the arms of the cross. Order of leopold ii, knight class, with silver crossed swords "coree" and a bronze palm, indicating a war time award and later addition of the swords as awarded to veterans of the korean war 1950 53. Those who fought in the belgian revolution became members in great numbers, and king leopold ii bestowed the order upon notable belgian artists, generals and clergy. the order of leopold is issued in five classes, each coming in three divisions (civil, military and maritime): knight; who wears the badge on a ribbon on the left side of the chest.

Stewarts Military Antiques Belgian Order Of Leopold Ii Knight Order of leopold ii, knight class, with silver crossed swords "coree" and a bronze palm, indicating a war time award and later addition of the swords as awarded to veterans of the korean war 1950 53. Those who fought in the belgian revolution became members in great numbers, and king leopold ii bestowed the order upon notable belgian artists, generals and clergy. the order of leopold is issued in five classes, each coming in three divisions (civil, military and maritime): knight; who wears the badge on a ribbon on the left side of the chest. This is a beautiful civil badge of the order of leopold ii of belgium, for a knight of the order. it is full sized, and in excellent condition, on a length of original, and apparently silk ribbon. the silver is slightly tarnished, but the enamel is perfect. i believe this to be wwii era. Belgian order of leopold ii medal knight class silver (see pics!) scribner auction ltd. Belgium: order of leopold ii (ordre de leopold ii, orde van leopold ii). 5th class 'knight'. uni lingual 'french language obverse legend (1908 1951).with silvered 'palm' emblem with 'l' cypher. It was originally created as an order of the congo free state, but it was later integrated into the national hierarchy of decorations in belgium after the congo free state ceased to exist as a private domain of king leopold ii in 1908.