Belgium, Kingdom. An Order of the Crown, Grand Officer’s Breast Star, c.1920 United Republic of Bob McLeod (age 23)

Bob McLeod (age 23)

the reverse in postcard format and bearing handwritten names

the obverse depicting the crowned royal monogram of Adolf George

According to the eminent Soviet specialist I

It is etched with a wide banner with an ornate leafed border

Belgium, Kingdom. An Order of the Crown, Grand Officer’s Breast Star, c.1920 United Republic of Bob McLeod (age 23)Instituted October 15, 1897. In silver, silver gilt and enamels, presenting a silver five armed Maltese star with ball finials, with five smooth gilt rays in each quadrant, the white and blue insignia superimposed on the obverse, the reverse presents a vertical pin with dual stays, measures 84. 3 mm (w) x 83. 9 mm (h), cracks and chips in the white enamel, several ball finials bent, in very fine condition.