Belgium, Kingdom. An Order Of The Crown, Grand Officer's Star, By Fernand Heremans, C.1950 certificate_of_authenticity The first awards were made

The first awards were made in January 1943

Immediately below is a wide red wool band that travels the circumference of the cap

Footnote:  PTE

On the night of March 23rd

Belgium, Kingdom. An Order Of The Crown, Grand Officer's Star, By Fernand Heremans, C.1950 certificate_of_authenticity The first awards were made(Ordre de Couronne). Instituted in 1897. Insignia in silver gilt with blue and white enamels, mounted to a five pointed silver star base, the arms are faceted and finished with ball finials, five rays emanating between each arm, maker marked ""FERNAND HEREMANS 9, RUE DE LA RUCHE BRUXELLES SCHAERBEEK"" and marked ""FABRICANT D'ORDRES FOURNISSEUR DU GOUVERNEMENT"" (Manufacturer and Supplier of Orders to the Government) on the reverse cartouche,