Belgium, Kingdom. An Order Of Leopold, Grand Cross Star With Swords, In Gold, C.1860 United Republic of along with two members of

along with two members of the Special Air Service

the loop marked “EW” for an unknown maker

affixed with all four reverse attachment prongs to a magnetic metal backplate divided by a field-grey wool backer indicating Heer-issue

measuring 102 mm (w) x 58 mm (h)

Belgium, Kingdom. An Order Of Leopold, Grand Cross Star With Swords, In Gold, C.1860 United Republic of along with two members of(Dutch: Leopoldsorde, French: Ordre de Lopold). Instituted in 1851. Military Division. In silver, an eight point star with clusters of faceted rays, the obverse medallion in Gold features a rampant crowned lion on a black enamel field, surrounded by a red ring inscribed LUNION FAIT LA FORCE (Strength in Unity), two Gold swords pierce the medallion, the reverse with a principle pin and dual stays, the cartouche denotes the maker C. J BULS 35 MARCHE AUX