Belgium, Kingdom. An Order of Leopold II, Grand Officer Breast Star GTRexclude He passed Parachute Jump Course

He passed Parachute Jump Course No

dated 1942 to 1947

continuing to serve in the military for several more years

marked 56 on ring denoting 14Kt Gold

1st Canadian Machine Gun Battalion"

Belgium, Kingdom. An Order of Leopold II, Grand Officer Breast Star GTRexclude He passed Parachute Jump Course(Ordre de Lopold II) a large breast star of radiating faceted and frosted rays centred by a cross patte with ball finials, surmounted by a royal crown and enclosing a circular blue enamelled medallion bearing a rampant lion, surrounded by the inscription L'UNION FAIT LA FORCE (Unity Makes Strength), measuring 85. 3 mm all around and weighing 96. 9 grams, the reverse plain with a vertical pin and double stabiliser hooks for secure wear, exhibiting