Belgium, Kingdom. An Order Of The Crown, Grand Cross By Heremans United Republic of III Class (in bronze

III Class (in bronze

(Einladung zum Tag der Deutschen Kunst)

the maker marked version with surface discolouration)

and Paymasters within the Regiment

Both sides claimed victory

Belgium, Kingdom. An Order Of The Crown, Grand Cross By Heremans United Republic of III Class (in bronze(Ordre de la Couronne; Kroonorde). Instituted in 1897 by King Leopold II. In silver gilt, a sash badge consisting of an enamelled white five armed Maltese cross featuring multiple gilt rays in each quadrant, obverse centre exhibiting a superposed royal crown on a blue enamelled background, reverse displaying a superposed cypher of Leopoldo II (LL), surmounted by an enamelled green oval laurel wreath, measures 55. 5mm (w) x 75. 2mm (h inclusive of