Belgium, Kingdom. An Order Of Leopold Ii, Grand Cross Set, By P. Degreef Buy Now on war triangular ribbon

on war triangular ribbon

situated above a date of “1708” indicating issue to commemorative Admiral Apraskin’s leadership during the Great Northern War

marked 18 on loop denoting 18 karat Gold

The helmet itself exhibits a rough sandy texture and a dark green paint

Footnote: The medal was awarded for participation in the war against Israel

Belgium, Kingdom. An Order Of Leopold Ii, Grand Cross Set, By P. Degreef Buy Now on war triangular ribbonInstitution date 1900. Type II (Post 1908): Grand Cross: silver gilt with black and blue enamels, 52 mm (w) x 81 mm (h to top of crown suspension) inclusive of its crown suspension, on period full length sash; and Breast Star: multi piece construction, silver gilt with black and blue enamelled insignia surmounted by a silver crown, mounted to a ten pointed silver star base, maker marked "P. DeGreef. RUE DU MIDI BRUXELLES" on the reverse cartouche, 90