Belgium, France. An Order of Leopold, Knight and an Order of the Black Star, Knight Newly Listed Ministry of War Epidemics Devotion

Ministry of War Epidemics Devotion Medal

During the Crimean War while serving with the 4th Major C

000 – 22

measures 149 mm (w) x 104 mm (h)

"in recognition of zeal and devotion to duty in carrying on the trade of the country during the war

Belgium, France. An Order of Leopold, Knight and an Order of the Black Star, Knight Newly Listed Ministry of War Epidemics DevotionAn Order of Leopold, Knight, Civil Division, in silver, a white enamelled Maltese cross with ball finials, oak and laurel leaf wreath segments in each quadrant, obverse medallion featuring a lion on a black enamel field encircled by a red enamel ring inscribed L'UNION FAIT LA FORCE, reverse medallion presenting the monogram of King Leopold, suspended from a surmounting crown, and original ribbon, measures 39. 5mm (w) x 64. 7mm (h), damage to obverse