but is otherwise well preserved
with obverse centre exhibiting an enameled white Latin Cross with a blue enameled anchor in bronze gilt
measuring 46 mm x 63 mm (inclusive of hanger)
circumscribed by an order motto of “FIDELITER ET CONSTANTER” (“FAITHFUL AND STEADFAST”)
arms set with genuine diamonds
Belgium, Kingdom. An Order Of Leopold Ii, Grand Cross Sash Badge, C.1900 Archive but is otherwise well preserved(Dutch: Orde van Leopold II, French: Ordre de Lopold II). Instituted in 1900. This silver gilt sash badge features a Maltese cross with ball finials and segments of laurel wreaths in each quadrant, the obverse central medallion presents a blue, black and white enamel crowned shield, in a blue enamel ring inscribed TRAVAIL ET PROGRESS (Labour and Progress), the reverse medallion presents the cypher of King Leopold II, the badge is surmounted by a large