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1108 - Stars of the Congo Service and the Royal Order of the Lion.
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Estimate €40 - €100
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Description
Stars of the Congo Service and the Royal Order of the Lion. Knight’s Cross of the Order of the Lion, old style, with a lovely patina, in good condition and with its ribbon. Two gilded stars, probably in vermeil, bearing King Albert’s monogram on the obverse and the motto ‘Travail et Progres’ on the reverse, with their sky-blue ribbons. The gilding has largely worn away on one of the stars. Traces of glue on the reverse of the ribbons. Congo Service Stars and Royal Order of the Lion. Knight’s cross of the Order of the Lion, an early model with an attractive patina, in good condition with its ribbon. Two gilt stars, probably silver-gilt, bearing King Albert’s monogram on the obverse and the motto ‘Work and Progress’ on the reverse, with their sky-blue ribbons. Most of the gilding is missing from one star. Traces of glue on the backs of the ribbons.
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About the sale Militaria: The Belgian Army through the Ages
Auction location
Auction time 11/15/2026 at 2:00 PM
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