{"product_id":"the-spirit-of-the-lion-orders-of-belgium-9781475262247","title":"The Spirit of the Lion: Orders of Belgium","description":"\u003cp\u003eWith The Spirit of the Lion - Orders of Belgium, Antti Ruokonen has created the definitive work on the five Belgian Orders of Chivalry (Order of Leopold I, Order of the African Star, Royal Order of the Lion, Order of the Crown and Order of Leopold II.).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe book goes over their history, development, technical details and numerous variations, with comparing overviews of the different kind of crowns and centres, allowing the reader to identify manufacturers and manufacturing time of pieces. Also included are numerous photos of holders, bestowal documents, cases and detail photos of markings.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe book is lavishly equipped with large-sized images to bring this fascinating topic to life. If you are looking for an in-depth look into Belgian Orders or are interested in European Orders \u0026amp; Decorations in general, this is the book for you.\u003c\/p\u003eMain contents include: \u003cbr\u003e -256 images of Orders insignia, cases, documents, recipients, insignia details, etc.\u003cbr\u003e -All five Belgian Orders described, with measurements, details, types, ribbons, award details and more\u003cbr\u003e -Biographies of King Leopold I \u0026amp; Leopold II\u003cbr\u003e -Biographies of three knights of Belgian Orders\u003cbr\u003e -A short history of modern Belgium\u003cbr\u003e -Hierarchy and timeline of Belgian Orders\u003cbr\u003e -A healthy appendix with two document groups, ribbons, insignia centres, manufacturer marks and more.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis is the 1st US Edition, different only in size (8,5\" x 11\") to the 1st Edition published in Finland (A4).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMr. Antti Ruokonen, B.Sc., has always taken a keen interest in the history of Europe and beyond. Since 2002 he has focused on European Orders and Decorations and published numerous articles on Orders and Decorations of Germany, Romania, Belgium, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Slovakia, France and Liechtenstein, as well as books on Romanian, Belgian and Luxembourgish Orders of Chivalry. Mr. Ruokonen is lives and works in Vaasa, Finland.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Createspace Independent Publishing Platform","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50337932476690,"sku":"9781475262247","price":62.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_b5968ba2-3935-4cef-bf2a-942d6ebc6bea.jpg?v=1727972818","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-spirit-of-the-lion-orders-of-belgium-9781475262247","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}