Cruz de LEOPOLDO Orden belga ?L?Union fair la Force?. Encomienda. Plata y esmaltes.

Cruz de LEOPOLDO Orden belga ?L?Union fair la Force?. Encomienda. Plata y esmaltes. Founded July 11, 1832 by King Leopold I of the Belgians. It is awarded for services to the crown and Belgium, to foreigners and Belgians. Military holders of the order below the officer rank receive an annual pension. The order has three divisions ( civil, maritime, military ) and within each division there are five classes. Motto: L"Union fait la force ( Unity makes strong ) - Order of Leopold II - Grand Cross - sash, badge, and star Founded by King Leopold II of the Belgians on August 24, 1900, while he was King of the Independent state of the Congo. The award is for services to the crown. It is conferred on civilians and the military, on Belgians and foreigners. The order comes in five classes. Associated with the order is a medal which comes in gold, silver, and bronze.