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    Hi GM1

    The one with more robust and fat lion is a later make

    Buls made two models . This one is the second model

    That why I described your Knight in the box as an early make of Buls

    To be more precise 2nd Model  early emission

    Both have their own place in the collecting word

    Here is picture showing the two Models  On  the left is the first Model The Knigh, from the 2nd model s the early emission like yours in the box  The features excluding the Crown are very close to the 1st model  Slimmer lion and finer parts  of the cross

    The form of the crown for the  Commander and Grand Cordon remained the same as the 1st Model

     

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    A Knight of the Order of Leopold with swords (military version).

     

    Manufactured by J.G. Dutalis in Brussels between 1832 and 1835 (being the first official contract for the order).

     

    It has the typical “Spanish” crown, influenced by the Order of the Bath.

     

    There are visible quality marks for silver (a sword) and of the manufacturer (a D with a flame above).

     

     

    Both centers are made of gold. 

     

     

    Best regards

     

    GM1

     

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    This is very interesting very early Fernard  Heremans  Grand Officer Star

    In my opinion is dating just before WW1 Period. This type of pin assembly is very similar to the Buls  Stars assembly

    The Star could be a combination of both makers

     

    Very nice and impressive Star

     

    What is the size of the Star Looks very big

     

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    A Buls marked golden Commander grade of the Order of Leopold. Despite the small chips and the damage on the reverse of the crown still a beautiful exemplar.

     

    Best regards

     

    GM1

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    Hi GM!,

     

    Congrats very nice Buls  Commander Order of lLeopold 1

    Can you list  the the size  and the weght of the Order A Commander Class should be 85 mm long 55-56 mm wide and the Weigt should be 40 + grams I The crown on the back can be pushed out very gently with a fine blunt tool. Do not use forceps because you can make marks on the crown Gold is very soft material Bear in mind it is 18 carat Gold

    It is nice that is marked Look for a very small mark on the crown for gold - Horse head

    Usually the mark for gold is on one of the lower rim of the crown -very fine one

     

    here is mine Buls Commander

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    Weight is 42,6 grams,

    Dimensions are 56,55 x 94,70 mm (including the suspension ring which is fixed to the crown.

    The only mark that could be something is the one indicated on the photo.

     

     

    Best regards

     

    GM1

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    Great ! You have a nice Buls Commander 18 Carat Gold

    This mark is not very clear, however most of the Buls commanders are not marked for gold, however they are all gold

    That was the practice those days

     

    Cheers

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    A set of miniatures of the Order of Leopold (Commander) and the Legion of Honor (Officer).
     

    The Belgian orders with gold stripe(s) on ribbon were instituted following a Royal Decree dated 24 June 1919, which stipulated a number of alterations with which to reward civilians for their services during the World War: if awarded for an act of exceptional bravery and the recipient was mentioned in the nation's Order of the Day for it, the ribbon was to have gold thread edges and a gold star. If for an act of bravery of a lesser degree which didn't warrant the Order of the Day mention, the gold star was omitted from the ribbon but the gold stripes remained. 
    If for distinguished services during the hostilities, a central gold thread stripe was woven into the ribbon (bearing a gold star if mentioned in the Order of the Day of the Nation). If for highly distinguished services in war welfare work, a silver star was worn on the central stripe. 

    In 1946 a decree was issued to make these distinctions also available for similar acts or services during WWII. (source: Hendrik’s Medal Corner)

     

    The Order of Leopold has gem stones, and is manufactured in platinum and gold, as can be seen, with the finest jewelry quality.

     

    Don’t know if it is related to WW1 or WW2 and if the recipient could be identified some how.

     

    Best regards

     

    GM1

     

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    Hi GM1,

    It is amazing pair of miniatures

    i agree the quality is exceptional In my opinion they are related to WW2 period Platinum was not as popular during WW1 and earlier periods. However that is my opinion only.

    Tracing the recipient will be difficult task , however not impossible We need some one from the Belgian collectors/members with access to the right information.

    Congrats on the stunning pair

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