Belgium, Kingdom. A Civic Decoration For Long Service In The Administration, I Class Cross Case Newly Listed the obverse with a central

the obverse with a central enameled medallion depicting St

The series commemorated Russian victories over Sweden in the Great Northern War (1700-1721)

ribbons do not reach end edge of bar

center appliqué in silver gilt/Gold and enamels

hollow construction with a breather hole below the catch

Belgium, Kingdom. A Civic Decoration For Long Service In The Administration, I Class Cross Case Newly Listed the obverse with a central(Dcoration Civique pour service dans l'Administration Burgerlijke Ereteken). Instituted in 1885. Hardshelled design on both the lid and base, deep red pebbled cloth exterior, lacquered on all sides, label inscribed "Rubans & Croix d'Ordres JULES MAIRE Fabricant 3, place de la Justice, 3 BRUXELLES" affixed to the bottom, maker's label inscribed "Rubans & Croix d'Ordres Jules MAIRE Fabricant 3, place de la Justice Bruxelles DIMIMUTIFS DE TOUT ORDRE &