Belgium, Kingdom. An Order Of Leopold, I Class Grand Cross Star With Swords, By G.wolfers, C.1914 United Republic of engraved in capitals "FRANK N

engraved in capitals "FRANK N

New York Division of Military and Naval Affairs

635 Mariner's Medals were awarded for service during the war

8 mm (w) x 9

casualty numbers have been updated as new records are discovered

Belgium, Kingdom. An Order Of Leopold, I Class Grand Cross Star With Swords, By G.wolfers, C.1914 United Republic of engraved in capitals "FRANK N(Dutch: Leopoldsorde, French: Ordre de Lopold). Instituted in 1851. In silver with Gold swords with red and black enamels, backed by Gold swords, mounted to an eight pointed silver star base, each of the star points with multi faceted rays, maker marked "G. WOLFERS & FILS BIJOUTIERS RUE DE LA MADELEINE 35 BRUXELLES SPECIALITE DE CROIX & RUBANS D'ORDRES" on the reverse cartouche, measuring 82. 5 mm (w) x 88. 5 mm (h), vertical pinback flanked by dual