Belgium, Kingdom. An Order of Leopold, Commander, in Gold, c.1880 Auction one of the wedding of

one of the wedding of Walter H

oval near very fine condition

spotting evident on the silvered characters

Silver insignia illustrating a full wreath of oak leaves and laurel leaves backed by crossed swords

the couple having three children: a son

Belgium, Kingdom. An Order of Leopold, Commander, in Gold, c.1880 Auction one of the wedding ofInstituted July 11, 1832 by King Leopold I. Civil Division. In 18K Gold, 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 royal