Belgium, Kingdom. An Order of the Crown, Grand Cross Set, by P.De Greef Auction Archive General Pershing and Lord Byng)

General Pershing and Lord Byng)

He engaged as a Third Class Constable (#637) for three years' service at Namaino on April 1

by his own admission

Type II  - In blackened iron

Belgium, Kingdom. An Order of the Crown, Grand Cross Set, by P.De Greef Auction Archive General Pershing and Lord Byng)Instituted in 1897. The Grand Cross Badge in bronze gilt consists of a five point star in white enamel, with emanating rays in between each point, hanging on a green enameled laurel wreath; the obverse centerpiece bears a royal crown on a blue enameled field, the reverse bears the stylized double L monogram of Leopold II; worn on red sash, inclusive of suspension 74. 2 mm (h) x 52. 6 mm (w), enamels intact, extremely fine condition. Accompanied by the