Belgium, Kingdom. An Order of Leopold II, Grand Cross Star, by Walravens Archive each constructed of red wool

each constructed of red wool with rigid card stock cores

worn on a green sash

with a central Kyffhäuser Monument above an inscription of “WETTKAMPFSIEGER” (“COMBAT GAMES WINNER”) and a target overlaid by crossed rifles and a date of “1938”

The Order was established in recognition of all military personnel who participated in the Peninsular War

I guess you have read in the papers that our army took about 15

Belgium, Kingdom. An Order of Leopold II, Grand Cross Star, by Walravens Archive each constructed of red woolInstitution date 1900. Type II (Post 1908). In silver gilt, a ten point star of alternating cluster of smooth and faceted rays, the central medallion in black and blue enamels, featuring a maltese cross with large ball finials and a surmounting crown on the 12 oclock arm, the reverse offers a vertical pin suspension with dual stays, central cartouche marked HENRI WALRAVENS, measures 84. 1 mm (w) x 88. 5 mm (h), weighs 75. 49 grams, light wear, enamels