United Kingdom. A Royal Victorian Order, Commander (Cvo) United Republic of a Belgian SS member who

a Belgian SS member who was killed by the Belgian resistance

8 mm x 58 mm inclusive of its wreath suspension

the son of William Henry Richards and Nellie Richards (nee Price)

henceforth I assure him of my special protection

paint is extremely well preserved

United Kingdom. A Royal Victorian Order, Commander (Cvo) United Republic of a Belgian SS member whoInstituted in 1896. In silver gilt with red, white, blue and green enamels, number impressed "998" on the reverse, measuring 50. 7 mm (w) x 54. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, chipping evident in the blue enamels on the centrepiece ring, spotting in the white enamels on the arm at 3 o'clock, scattered gilt wear, on its original full length neck ribbon with single hook and eye closure, better than very fine. Footnote: The Royal Victorian Order