Belgium – Leopold II – Order of the Crown, Knight (with crossed swords and rosette),
Obverse:
White-enamelled five-pointed star with ball finials, superimposed on a faceted silvered starburst. Central blue enamel medallion bearing a royal crown in gold.
Reverse:
Blue enamel medallion with the intertwined monogram “LL” (Leopold II) in gold.
Suspension:
Laurel wreath suspension with green enamel. Original red-brown ribbon fitted with crossed swords (glaives) and a rosette, indicating a military-related award and wear in a higher dress form.
Metal: Silvered bronze and enamel
Diameter: 44 mm (star)
Historical Context:
The Order of the Crown was instituted in 1897 by Leopold II – King of the Belgians, originally associated with the Congo Free State. It was awarded for artistic, literary, and scientific merit, as well as for distinguished service and acts of merit. The crossed swords denote an award in a military context, while the rosette indicates formal wear on civilian dress.
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