Belgium, Kingdom. An Order Of Leopold Ii, Grand Cross Set, By P. Degreef Buy Now The matching aluminum receiving clip

The matching aluminum receiving clip is secured to the belt where it wraps around the reverse and is stitched in place on the left end

marked 18 on loop denoting 18 karat Gold

the armband exhibiting mothing and light soiling

situated above a date of “1708” indicating issue to commemorative Admiral Apraskin’s leadership during the Great Northern War

After six weeks in hospital

Belgium, Kingdom. An Order Of Leopold Ii, Grand Cross Set, By P. Degreef Buy Now The matching aluminum receiving clipInstitution date 1900. Type II (Post 1908): Grand Cross: silver gilt with black and blue enamels, 52 mm (w) x 81 mm (h to top of crown suspension) inclusive of its crown suspension, on period full length sash; and Breast Star: multi piece construction, silver gilt with black and blue enamelled insignia surmounted by a silver crown, mounted to a ten pointed silver star base, maker marked "P. DeGreef. RUE DU MIDI BRUXELLES" on the reverse cartouche, 90