Belgium, Kingdom. An Order Of The Crown, Commander, C.1910 GTRexclude dark patina on the cross

dark patina on the cross

This would enable new crews to go to sea with some new crew having had some earlier experience

The Battalion sailed September 18

with two 5mm wide broken black stipes at the top and the bottom

Its statues were confirmed by Leo XIII on July 5

Belgium, Kingdom. An Order Of The Crown, Commander, C.1910 GTRexclude dark patina on the cross(Ordre de Couronne). Instituted in 1897 by King Leopold II. An enameled white five armed double ended cross in silver gilt, exhibiting multiple silver gilt rays in each quadrant, suspended by an enameled green laurel wreath also in silver gilt, the obverse illustrating a Belgium crown with a finely enameled blue background, reverse with Leopold II monogram also on a nice blue background, measuring 55. 07 mm (w) x 74. 11 mm (h inclusive of its wreath