Belgium, Kingdom. An Order Of Leopold, I Class Grand Cross, Military Division Auction 20 men died on duty

20 men died on duty (though none by enemy fire)

8 mm (w) x 55

the flagship of his father

earning a Flight Engineer's Badge along the way

Belgium, Kingdom. An Order Of Leopold, I Class Grand Cross, Military Division Auction 20 men died on duty(Dutch: Leopoldsorde, French: Ordre de Lopold). Instituted in 1832. Type I (1832 1951). Grand Cross: in silver with red and black enamels, cypher of Leopold I (LL RR) on the reverse centrepiece, measuring 58 mm (w) x 103 mm (h) inclusive of its crown and laterally pierced ball suspension, chipping evident in the white enamels on the points of the arm at 6 o'clock on both sides, extensive chipping in the red enamels on the reverse centrepiece ring,