1745 George II Copper Halfpenny wash The Order was established by

The Order was established by King Leopold II and initially intended to recognize heroic deeds and distinguished service achieved for service in the Congo Free State

Yataghan blades were used on many bayonets of the period because of their curved shape

while the mattock head was carried separately in its own dedicated canvas cover

Whether for display

including deployments with the British Army of the Rhine (BAOR)

1745 George II Copper Halfpenny wash The Order was established byThe design of the 1729 Halfpenny featured a left facing bust of the King. King George II is depicted wearing a laurel wreath around his head, and the inscription "GEORGIVS II REX" can be seen around the portrait, which translates to "George II, King." The reverse side of the coin typically features shows Britannia. The 1729 George II Copper Halfpenny coin is typically made of copper, which was the common material used for smaller denomination coins