Belgium, Kingdom. An Order of Leopold II, Grand Officer Breast Star GTRexclude 1st Canadian Machine Gun Battalion"

1st Canadian Machine Gun Battalion"

dated 1942 to 1947

the obverse presenting a motor car

Baltic on March 23

Instituted June 1740 by Frederick II (“the Great”) of Prussia

Belgium, Kingdom. An Order of Leopold II, Grand Officer Breast Star GTRexclude 1st Canadian Machine Gun Battalion"(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