Belgium, Kingdom. An Order of Leopold, Miniature in Silver with Diamonds GTRexclude 1943 the 9th Army along

1943 the 9th Army along with Fraatz’s division was to be the northern pincer at the battle of Kursk

A fine quality manufacture textbook example of this rare and very desirable Royal Bavarian Merit Order of St

the flags pinned in place to a patch in brown cotton with red

demonstrating loss of silver finish throughout the base metal in addition to minor flecking of the enamels

the cap badge with intact enamels

Belgium, Kingdom. An Order of Leopold, Miniature in Silver with Diamonds GTRexclude 1943 the 9th Army alongConstructed of silver with diamonds and multi coloured gems and enamels, consisting of a Cross Patte, with all four arms inset with diamond chips, bearing a central black enameled medallion overlaid by a gilt Belgian lion rampant, situated within a circular red enameled ring bearing a gilt inscription of LUNION FAIT LA FORCE, the arms of the cross circumscribed by a stylized laurel and oak leaf wreath, with the leaves and berries executed in eight