Belgium, Kingdom. An Order of Leopold, II Class Grand Officer Star, c.1918 Republic of In May 1941

In May 1941

The canister is flanked on each side by aluminum shield insignia

certified by the handwritten signature of Generalmajor Wilhelm Stemmermann (Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross

the reverse is inscribed with “DEM METTEUR OTTO PLACKMEYER FÜR TREUE IM DIENSTE 15 JULI 1937” (THE LEADING TECHNICIAN OTTO PLACKMEYER FOR FAITHFUL SERVICES 15 JULY 1937) encompassed by a wreath of oak leaves tied with a ribbon at the bottom

Belgium, Kingdom. An Order of Leopold, II Class Grand Officer Star, c.1918 Republic of In May 1941(Dutch: Leopoldsorde, French: Ordre de Lopold). Instituted in 1832. In silver, a large Maltese Cross with faceted finish and ball finials, a cluster of five smooth rays in each quadrant, the central medallion featuring a crowned rampant lion on a black enamelled field, encircled by a red ring inscribed LUNION FAIT LA FORCE, the reverse featuring a vertical pin flanked by dual stays, measures 87. 09mm (w) x 87. 71mm (h), weighs 117. 28 grams, minor