Belgium, Kingdom. An Order of Leopold, II Class Grand Officer Star, c.1918 Republic of The after effects of this

The after effects of this Operation have not subsided as yet

including a clasp awarded for service in Saudi Arabia

certified by the handwritten signature of Generalmajor Wilhelm Stemmermann (Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross

Above the medal is the monogram of the reigning King

Belgium, Kingdom. An Order of Leopold, II Class Grand Officer Star, c.1918 Republic of The after effects of this(Dutch: Leopoldsorde, French: Ordre de Lopold). Instituted in 1832. In silver, a large Maltese Cross with faceted finish and ball finials, a cluster of five smooth rays in each quadrant, the central medallion featuring a crowned rampant lion on a black enamelled field, encircled by a red ring inscribed LUNION FAIT LA FORCE, the reverse featuring a vertical pin flanked by dual stays, measures 87. 09mm (w) x 87. 71mm (h), weighs 117. 28 grams, minor