Belgium, Kingdom. An Order Of Leopold Ii, I Class Grand Cross, By Arthus Bertrand United Republic of Health Book (Gesundheitsbuch)

Health Book (Gesundheitsbuch)

81 mm in diameter

wearing civilian clothes and preparing to flee to Sweden or Switzerland He was carrying cash — German and foreign — and jewellery

dark brown mesh backer

the obverse bears a wreath tied with a ribbon at the bottom with “Für besondere Verdienste” (For Special Services) in the centre

Belgium, Kingdom. An Order Of Leopold Ii, I Class Grand Cross, By Arthus Bertrand United Republic of Health Book (Gesundheitsbuch)(Dutch: Orde van Leopold II, French: Ordre de Lopold II). Instituted in 1900. Type II (post 1908). Grand Cross: in silver gilt with black and blue enamels, measuring 50. 8 mm (w) x 82. 3 mm (h) inclusive of its crown and laterally pierced ball suspension, chipping evident in the blue enamels on the obverse centrepiece, one of the ball finials bent back on the arm at 9 o'clock, traces of gilt remains; and Breast Star: multi piece construction, insignia