Belgium, Kingdom. An Order of Leopold II, Commander United Republic of The jacket demonstrates consistent material

The jacket demonstrates consistent material fatigue throughout

These particular set of gloves were owned and used by Canadian Pilot Gerald Alfred Learn

a rare decoration in near extremely fine condition

the obverse medallion features a red cross on a white field

number impressed "21700" on the edge

Belgium, Kingdom. An Order of Leopold II, Commander United Republic of The jacket demonstrates consistent material(Dutch: Orde van Leopold II, French: Ordre de Lopold II). Instituted in 1900 by King Leopold II. In bronze gilt, a maltese cross with ball finials, wreath segments in each quadrant, the obverse medallion bearing a rampant lion on a black enamel field encircled by a blue enamel ring marked LUNION FAIT LA FORCE, the reverse medallion presents the cypher of Leopold II, the cross is suspended by a large surmounting crown, measures 51. 2 mm (w) x 81. 5 mm