Belgium, Kingdom. A Miniature Order Of The Crown Auction Archive but gave up the farming

but gave up the farming and grocery business

which combined Soviet-style nationalization and central planning

along with four silver stars

evidence of repair to the catch rendering the pinback non-functional

Belgium, Kingdom. A Miniature Order Of The Crown Auction Archive but gave up the farming(Ordre de Couronne). Instituted in 1897. In silver with blue, white and green enamels, measuring 14. 5 mm (w) x 23. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its wreath and laterally pierced ball suspension, tiny chip in the white enamels on the reverse of the slightly bent arm tip at 7 o'clock, original ribbon, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of the Crown was instituted on October 15, 1897, with the Palms and Medals being added on June 25, 1898. It is awarded