Graf Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 (edited) 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 Edited December 29, 2021 by Graf 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graf Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GM1 Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 Thanks for the explication! @Graf! Very illustrating! best regards GM1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graf Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 Welcome. Do not hesitate to ask questions. That is the purpose of those Forums To learn from each other Cheers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GM1 Posted January 4, 2022 Share Posted January 4, 2022 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 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
augustin1813 Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 Very nice and typical crown of this first model! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graf Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 Very nice Knight Class Military Division by Dutalis Your description is correct Congrats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GM1 Posted January 17, 2022 Share Posted January 17, 2022 Some miniatures in gold and one with diamonds. According to the hallmark (eagle’ head), French manufacture. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graf Posted January 18, 2022 Share Posted January 18, 2022 Lovely miniatures Yes some of the Leopold 1 Orders including their miniatures were made by French makers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1812 Overture Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 I would like to ask when was this made? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graf Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 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 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graf Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 Interesting Commander Unknown Maker 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graf Posted June 1, 2022 Share Posted June 1, 2022 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GM1 Posted January 18, 2023 Share Posted January 18, 2023 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graf Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 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 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GM1 Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graf Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 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 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GM1 Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 (edited) 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 Edited January 21, 2023 by GM1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graf Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graf Posted January 28, 2023 Share Posted January 28, 2023 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GM1 Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 On 28/01/2023 at 07:32, Graf said: A wonderful Antwerp-based jewel! Thanks for sharing! GM1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graf Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 Thank you, however it is not match to your Duo miniature Set Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graf Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 I lovely mini of GC Star 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graf Posted July 28, 2023 Share Posted July 28, 2023 French made 18 Carat Gold officer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
augustin1813 Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 Lovely mini indeed! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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