Kingdom of Belgium High Civil Order, Maker G. Wolters, Brussels
Key Information:
• Country: Belgium
• Order: Order of the Crown (Ordre de la Couronne)
• Class: Grand Officer – Breast Star
• Type: Breast star (plaque)
• Period: circa 1920s–1930s
• Status: Official Belgian state decoration
• Maker: G. Wolters, Bruxelles
• Mounting: Vertical pinback
• Dimensions approx.: 83.24 × 83.47 mm
Medal Design: For condition, please refer to the pictures, all dimensions are approx.
Large multi-rayed silvered breast star with a white enamelled Maltese-style cross. Between the arms are gilt rays. The central blue enamel medallion bears a gilt royal crown, characteristic of the Belgian Order of the Crown. The reverse is fitted with a vertical pin and is maker-marked “G. WOLTERS – BRUXELLES.”
Condition:
Original period condition with honest age-related wear. Enamel generally well preserved with minor surface imperfections. Natural patina to the metal surfaces. Pin and reverse hardware intact and functional. No repairs noted. For the condition, please refer to the pictures.
Historical and Collectible Significance:
The Order of the Crown was established in 1897 and is one of Belgium’s principal civil and military orders. The Grand Officer Breast Star represents a high class within the order and was awarded for distinguished service to the Kingdom of Belgium. Examples manufactured by G. Wolters of Brussels are particularly respected for their quality and craftsmanship and are sought after by collectors of European orders and decorations.
Summary:
Authentic Belgium – Order of the Crown, Grand Officer Breast Star, early 20th century, by the noted Belgian maker G. Wolters, Brussels. A high-ranking and impressive Belgian state decoration in original condition, ideal for advanced collectors of European phaleristics.