Belgium, Kingdom. An Order Of Leopold, I Class Grand Cross Star With Swords, By G.wolfers, C.1914 United Republic of the French Third Republic had

the French Third Republic had a relatively powerful navy

and Regina Rifle Regiment (green embroidered lettering and border on red felt

635 Mariner's Medals were awarded for service during the war

New York Division of Military and Naval Affairs

In its balsa wood box of issue

Belgium, Kingdom. An Order Of Leopold, I Class Grand Cross Star With Swords, By G.wolfers, C.1914 United Republic of the French Third Republic had(Dutch: Leopoldsorde, French: Ordre de Lopold). Instituted in 1851. In silver with Gold swords with red and black enamels, backed by Gold swords, mounted to an eight pointed silver star base, each of the star points with multi faceted rays, maker marked "G. WOLFERS & FILS BIJOUTIERS RUE DE LA MADELEINE 35 BRUXELLES SPECIALITE DE CROIX & RUBANS D'ORDRES" on the reverse cartouche, measuring 82. 5 mm (w) x 88. 5 mm (h), vertical pinback flanked by dual