Belgium, Kingdom. An Order Of Leopold Ii, Grand Cross Set, By P. Degreef Buy Now marked 18 on loop denoting

marked 18 on loop denoting 18 karat Gold

1942 and signed in blue ink by the Chief Medical Officer of the local field hospital

and a location of “МОСКВА” (“MOSCOW”)

The helmet itself exhibits a rough sandy texture and a dark green paint

the cross demonstrating a striking patina

Belgium, Kingdom. An Order Of Leopold Ii, Grand Cross Set, By P. Degreef Buy Now marked 18 on loop denotingInstitution date 1900. Type II (Post 1908): Grand Cross: silver gilt with black and blue enamels, 52 mm (w) x 81 mm (h to top of crown suspension) inclusive of its crown suspension, on period full length sash; and Breast Star: multi piece construction, silver gilt with black and blue enamelled insignia surmounted by a silver crown, mounted to a ten pointed silver star base, maker marked "P. DeGreef. RUE DU MIDI BRUXELLES" on the reverse cartouche, 90