Belgium, Kingdom. An Order Of Leopold Ii, Commander's Badge, C.1910 Archive measuring 30 mm x 26

measuring 30 mm x 26 mm

and "138" the steel batch number) on the underside of the helmet at the back

on July 13th

as a Flying Officer (Observer) in 45 Squadron

Belgium, Kingdom. An Order Of Leopold Ii, Commander's Badge, C.1910 Archive measuring 30 mm x 26(Dutch: Leopoldsorde, French: Ordre de Lopold). Instituted 1900. Type II. (1908+). In hollow silver gilt, in the form of a Maltese cross with horizontal etching and ball finials, laurels in each quadrant, obverse centre presenting a rearing crowned Belgian Lion on a black enameled background, blue motto "Unity Is Strength" in French (L'union fait la force), reverse with embossed cypher of Leopold II, measuring 51 mm (w) x 83. 5 mm (h inclusive of