Belgium, Kingdom. An Order of Leopold II, Grand Officer Star, by P.DeGreef Hold up to the defeat of

up to the defeat of the Axis forces in North Africa in 1943

measuring 135 mm (w) x 41 mm (h))

and later departure from Turku

Six versions were created over a sixty-one year period

Belgium, Kingdom. An Order of Leopold II, Grand Officer Star, by P.DeGreef Hold up to the defeat of(Ordre de Lopold II). A large silver convex breast star of radiating faceted rays centred by a cross patte with ball finials, surmounted by a royal crown and enclosing a circular blue enamelled medallion bearing a rampant lion, surrounded by the inscription L'UNION FAIT LA FORCE (Unity Makes Strength), the reverse with makers cartouche for P. DeGreef, with a vertical pin and dual stays, measuring 81. 67 mm (w) x 83. 5 mm (h), weighing 138. 8 grams,