Belgium, Kingdom. An Order of Leopold in Gold, Officer’s Cross, By Galere consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac the left one with a

the left one with a lining

he proceeded overseas to the 1st Infantry Battalion in France

in uniform with collar tabs and sleeve insignia clearly visible

unmarked but demonstrating all of the characteristics of postwar Spanish manufacture for Blue Division veterans

faded red wool highlights in the void of the crown and the shield on the eagle's chest

Belgium, Kingdom. An Order of Leopold in Gold, Officer’s Cross, By Galere consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac the left one with a(Lunion fait la force). Instituted in 1832. In 18 karat gold, Maltese cross in white enamel, each of the arms finished with two ball finials, laurel wreath in green and red enamel, centre shows crowned lion ringed by inscription Lunion fait la force, reverse centre shows monogram LLRR I, inclusive of crown suspension 64. 5 mm (h) x 39 mm (w), weighs 23. 2 grams, on purple ribbon with rosette, evidence of chipping on obverse right arm and reverse left