{"product_id":"belgium-kingdom-an-order-of-leopold-grand-cross-miniature-in-gold-diamonds-and-emeralds-c-1860-m0456-5rl1","title":"Belgium, Kingdom. An Order Of Leopold, Grand Cross Miniature In Gold, Diamonds And Emeralds, C. 1860","description":"\u003cp\u003e(Dutch: Leopoldsorde, French: Ordre de Léopold). Instituted July 11 1832. Civil Division. In Gold, a Maltese cross with obverse arms set with diamonds, with ball finials holding small diamond chips, with a green enamelled laurel wreath between each arm, the obverse medallion features a large light green emerald, the reverse presents white enamelled arms with ball finials and a central medallion featuring the royal cypher of Leopold on a black enamelled field, surrounded by a red enamelled ring with gold detailing, the cross is suspended from a royal crown, the obverse of which is detailed with diamond chips, emerald chips and a ruby chip, the ring presents a central diamond, with five diamond chips on each side, the reverse of the ring is marked with an eagle’s head denoting French manufacture from 1847-1919 for small gold items, a partial mark on the top of the ring, measures 11.70mm (w) x 25.07mm (h – inclusive of suspension ring), 2.8 grams, light residue surrounding the central medallion, enamels intact, a few small diamond chips missing (on from the ball finial on the 3 o’clock arm, and in the crown), otherwise a lovely decoration in near extremely fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFootnote: The Order of Leopold was established on July 11, 1832, after a month of contentious debates in Belgian Parliament. It was named to honour King Leopold I, and it has remained the highest-ranking decoration in Belgium since its creation. It is conferred upon Belgian citizens and foreigners in recognition of brave military service and other meritorious services rendered to the state.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46135472849173,"sku":"M0456-5.RL1","price":135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/c2020_156_mnc7027_1.jpg?v=1692910356","url":"https:\/\/www.emedals.com\/products\/belgium-kingdom-an-order-of-leopold-grand-cross-miniature-in-gold-diamonds-and-emeralds-c-1860-m0456-5rl1","provider":"eMedals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}