Belgium, Kingdom. An Order of Leopold II, Commander United Republic of number impressed "21700" on the

number impressed "21700" on the edge

These particular set of gloves were owned and used by Canadian Pilot Gerald Alfred Learn

A wartime signed photo of SS-Brigadeführer and Generalmajor der Polizei Alfred Wünnenberg

the cross guard is in the shape of a leaf with oak leaves and acorns throughout and one side bears a banner with “U

with only minor loss of finish to the base and appliques

Belgium, Kingdom. An Order of Leopold II, Commander United Republic of number impressed "21700" on the(Dutch: Orde van Leopold II, French: Ordre de Lopold II). Instituted in 1900 by King Leopold II. In bronze gilt, a maltese cross with ball finials, wreath segments in each quadrant, the obverse medallion bearing a rampant lion on a black enamel field encircled by a blue enamel ring marked LUNION FAIT LA FORCE, the reverse medallion presents the cypher of Leopold II, the cross is suspended by a large surmounting crown, measures 51. 2 mm (w) x 81. 5 mm