Belgium, Kingdom. An Order Of Leopold Ii, Grand Cross Set, By P. Degreef Hold inscribed “Fuer Kunst und Wissenschaft”

inscribed “Fuer Kunst und Wissenschaft” (German - For Art and Science)

marked "THE CONGRESS TO" on the reverse of the eagle

measuring 124 mm (w) x 268 mm (h)

bronze insignia mounted to an ornate voided bronze gilt base

Belgium, Kingdom. An Order Of Leopold Ii, Grand Cross Set, By P. Degreef Hold inscribed “Fuer Kunst und Wissenschaft”Institution date 1900. Type II (Post 1908): Grand Cross: silver gilt with black and blue enamels, 52 mm (w) x 81 mm (h to top of crown suspension) inclusive of its crown suspension, on period full length sash; and Breast Star: multi piece construction, silver gilt with black and blue enamelled insignia surmounted by a silver crown, mounted to a ten pointed silver star base, maker marked "P. DeGreef. RUE DU MIDI BRUXELLES" on the reverse cartouche, 90