Belgium, Kingdom. An Order of the Crown, Grand Cross Set GTRexclude Grenadier-Regiment 981

Grenadier-Regiment 981

He was demobilized in March 1919 and was sent back to Canada

maker marked with the logo of Dransfeld Co

Smethurst is confirmed on the roll for the Queen's South Africa Medal with four clasps: Cape Colony

Belgium, Kingdom. An Order of the Crown, Grand Cross Set GTRexclude Grenadier-Regiment 981Instituted in 1897. The Grand Cross Badge in bronze gilt consists of a five point star in white enamel, with emanating rays in between each point, hanging on a green enameled laurel wreath, the obverse centerpiece bears a royal crown on a blue enameled field, the reverse bears the stylized double L monogram of Leopold II, measures 55. 4 mm (w) x 79. 7 mm (h), weighs 56. 62 grams, worn on the original red sash, enamels intact, extremely fine condition.