Commander Order of Leopold Military

The commander distinction in metal of the Order of Leopold, military division, belongs to the higher grades of Belgium’s oldest and most prestigious order. This distinction is worn on a purple moiré silk neck ribbon and is carefully crafted in metal with fine enamel finishes.

The distinction consists of a white-enamelled cross with gilded borders and green enamelled laurel wreaths between the arms. At the center lies a black enamel medallion with the gilded Belgian lion in relief, surrounded by a dark red enamel ring with the national motto “L’UNION FAIT LA FORCE – EENDRACHT MAAKT MACHT”.

Above the cross sits the gilded royal crown, accompanied by the crossed gilded swords, emphasizing its military character.

The commander distinction is worn on a 50 mm wide neck ribbon.

The uniform slides and rosettes of the Commander in the military division of the Order of Leopold are identical to those of the Commander in the civil division. You can order them there.