Belgium, Kingdom. An Order of the Crown, Grand Officer’s Breast Star, c.1920 United Republic of on a black ribbon with

on a black ribbon with two white stripes

According to the eminent Soviet specialist I

The blade exhibits surface wear

and blue stones

It is etched with a wide banner with an ornate leafed border

Belgium, Kingdom. An Order of the Crown, Grand Officer’s Breast Star, c.1920 United Republic of on a black ribbon withInstituted October 15, 1897. In silver, silver gilt and enamels, presenting a silver five armed Maltese star with ball finials, with five smooth gilt rays in each quadrant, the white and blue insignia superimposed on the obverse, the reverse presents a vertical pin with dual stays, measures 84. 3 mm (w) x 83. 9 mm (h), cracks and chips in the white enamel, several ball finials bent, in very fine condition.