severing of the stitch holding the flap in place on the left
2-3) National Meeting of U-Boat Commanders Badge
Grand Cross set if insignia
name unknown)
sewn together with a sturdy double-stitch
Belgium, Kingdom. An Order Of The Crown, V Class Knight, C.1950 Auction severing of the stitch holding(Ordre de Couronne). Instituted in 1897. In silver gilt with blue, white and green enamels, marked "AR" (argent = silver) on the ring, cypher of Leopold II on the reverse centrepiece, measuring 43 mm (w) x 62. 2 mm (h) inclusive of its wreath suspension, intact enamels, one of the points on the arm at 7 o'clock bent slightly, original ribbon, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of the Crown was instituted on October 15, 1897, with the Palms and