Belgium, Kingdom. An Order Of The Crown, I Class Grand Cross, By Henri Walravens, C.1920 Newly Listed and a record of wounds

and a record of wounds and illnesses on page 34

Kingston and Valcartier

Hampered by engine troubles and sailing alone

marked on reverse with “2” for maker C

Belgium, Kingdom. An Order Of The Crown, I Class Grand Cross, By Henri Walravens, C.1920 Newly Listed and a record of wounds(Ordre de Couronne). Instituted in 1897. Badge: multi piece construction, in silver gilt with blue, white and green enamels, measuring 56. 3 mm (w) x 75. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its wreath and laterally pierced ball suspension, the obverse with chipping and loss evident in the white enamels on the left tip of the arm at 5 o'clock, along with crazing present in the white enamels on the right tip of the arm at 7 o'clock, the loop affixed to its full