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BELGIUM – ORDER OF LEOPOLD – 5TH CLASS – SILVER, GILT & ENAMEL
An attractive Belgian Order of Leopold, described as the 5th Class, featuring a finely detailed decorative design with silver, gilt and enamel elements.
The Order of Leopold (Ordre de Léopold / Leopoldsorde) is one of Belgium's principal national orders and an important part of the country's honours and decorations system. Its distinctive design and historical significance make it highly collectible among enthusiasts of Belgian history, European royal decorations, orders of merit and historical medals.
This example is described as being in excellent condition, with its silver, gilt and enamel components retaining an attractive appearance. Please examine all photographs carefully to assess the precise condition, enamel surfaces, finish and construction.
ITEM DETAILS
Country: Belgium
Decoration: Order of Leopold
French name: Ordre de Léopold
Dutch name: Leopoldsorde
Class: 5th Class, as supplied
Material: Silver and gilt, as supplied
Enamel: Enamel decoration
Type: National order / state decoration
Period: Exact production date not confirmed
Manufacturer: Not confirmed
Condition: Excellent, according to the supplied description
Price reference: €75
Included: The exact item shown in the photographs
HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
Established in 1832, the Belgian Order of Leopold is named after King Leopold I and is one of Belgium's most prestigious orders. It has been awarded for distinguished service and merit in a variety of fields.
Belgian orders and decorations are collected internationally for their historical importance, craftsmanship, enamel work and distinctive national symbolism. The Order of Leopold is particularly appealing to collectors of European honours, royal memorabilia, military decorations and historic insignia.
The exact grade and variant of this example should be checked against its design, suspension, ribbon and reverse markings. The term “5th Class” is retained from the supplied identification and has not been independently verified.
CONDITION
Described as being in excellent condition, with silver, gilt and enamel details. Please refer to the photographs for the exact appearance and condition of the item.
Please inspect the enamel for chips or cracks, the metal surfaces for wear, and the reverse for maker's marks or other identifying details.
No specific manufacturer, production year, recipient history or original presentation case is claimed unless shown or documented.
COLLECTOR INTEREST
An appealing addition to collections of:
Belgian orders and decorations
Order of Leopold medals
European royal honours
Belgian military and civilian awards
Silver and gilt decorations
Enamelled European medals
Historical orders of merit
Belgian historical memorabilia
European military and state insignia
International orders and decorations
Please examine all photographs carefully before purchasing. The photographs form part of the description, and the exact item pictured is the item you will receive.
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