Original Belgian Officer Decoration with Laurel Suspension
Key Information:
• Country: Belgium
• Order: Order of the Crown
• Class: Officer
• Division: Civil
• Period: WWII or early post-war issue, exact period unknown
• Suspension: Laurel wreath
• Ribbon: Original with officer rosette and gilt laurel device
Medal Design:
The decoration features a white enamel Maltese cross with radiating rays between the arms.
The obverse central medallion shows a gilt royal crown on deep blue enamel background.
The reverse central medallion bears the royal monogram.
The suspension consists of a green enamel laurel wreath.
Condition:
• Original ribbon with officer rosette and gilt laurel device
• Enamel well preserved with minor age wear
• Normal patina to metal surfaces
For condition, please refer to the pictures, all dimensions are approx.
Dimensions approx.: 65.74 mm including laurel wreath suspension x 44.20 mm
Historical and Collectible Significance:
The Order of the Crown is one of Belgium’s major national orders of merit.
The Officer class represents a mid to high level distinction within the order and was awarded for civil or military merit.
Examples with original ribbon, officer rosette and laurel device are increasingly desirable among collectors of European and WWII period decorations.
Summary:
An original Belgian Order of the Crown Officer class decoration in well preserved condition, complete with original ribbon and suspension.
A solid addition to any collection of Belgian or European orders and decorations.