Belgium, Kingdom. An Order Of Leopold, Grand Cross Star With Swords, In Gold, C.1860 United Republic of mounted to a horizontal pinback

mounted to a horizontal pinback

illustrating the left-facing bust of Josip Broz Tito

An extremely rare collar with only two known examples

the loop marked “EW” for an unknown maker

measuring 102 mm (w) x 58 mm (h)

Belgium, Kingdom. An Order Of Leopold, Grand Cross Star With Swords, In Gold, C.1860 United Republic of mounted to a horizontal pinback(Dutch: Leopoldsorde, French: Ordre de Lopold). Instituted in 1851. Military Division. In silver, an eight point star with clusters of faceted rays, the obverse medallion in Gold features a rampant crowned lion on a black enamel field, surrounded by a red ring inscribed LUNION FAIT LA FORCE (Strength in Unity), two Gold swords pierce the medallion, the reverse with a principle pin and dual stays, the cartouche denotes the maker C. J BULS 35 MARCHE AUX