Belgium, Kingdom. An Order Of Leopold Ii, V Knight, C.1935 Auction 1917 Military Merit Medal on

1917 Military Merit Medal on Peacetime ribbon

inscribed “Für Verdienst im Kriegsvereinswesen” (German - For Merit in the War Veteran’s Association )

surrounded by a crowned border inscribed the motto NEMO ME IMPUNE LACESSET (meaning no one attacks me with impunity)

gilt crown suspension

Belgium, Kingdom. An Order Of Leopold Ii, V Knight, C.1935 Auction 1917 Military Merit Medal on(Dutch: Orde van Leopold II, French: Ordre de Lopold II). Instituted in 1900. Type II (1908 on). In silver with blue and black enamels, measuring 39. 5 mm (w) x 62 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, intact enamels, replacement ribbon, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Leopold II is an order of Belgium and is named in honour of King Lopold II. The decoration was established on August 24, 1900 by Leopold II as king of the Congo Free State