Belgium, Kingdom. An Order Of The Crown, Grand Officer's Star, By Fernand Heremans, C.1950 certificate_of_authenticity size stamped in black ink

size stamped in black ink "56" on the left side

The youngest brother

48mm in height

Immediately below is a wide red wool band that travels the circumference of the cap

Belgium, Kingdom. An Order Of The Crown, Grand Officer's Star, By Fernand Heremans, C.1950 certificate_of_authenticity size stamped in black ink(Ordre de Couronne). Instituted in 1897. Insignia in silver gilt with blue and white enamels, mounted to a five pointed silver star base, the arms are faceted and finished with ball finials, five rays emanating between each arm, maker marked ""FERNAND HEREMANS 9, RUE DE LA RUCHE BRUXELLES SCHAERBEEK"" and marked ""FABRICANT D'ORDRES FOURNISSEUR DU GOUVERNEMENT"" (Manufacturer and Supplier of Orders to the Government) on the reverse cartouche,