Serbia, Kingdom. An Order of the White Eagle, Commander Newly Listed in August 1914

in August 1914

padded and maker marked "ROYAL MINT" base with a recessed and slotted medal bed in off-white felt

very decorative

in bronze and red enamels

Footnote: William Moody Strachan was born in Belfast

Serbia, Kingdom. An Order of the White Eagle, Commander Newly Listed in August 1914Instituted February 22, 1882. Type II (1915 1941). Military Division. Of typical French manufacture, in silver gilt, a white enamelled eagle with silver gilt crossed swords suspension, the medallion features enamelled insignia, the reverse medallion presents the year 1882, with crown suspension, measures 49. 6 mm (w) x 88. 7 mm (h inclusive of crown suspension), weighs 41. 1 grams, worn on a replacement ribbon, enamel chips evident, light gilt wear,