Sweden, Kingdom. An Order of the Seraphim, Grand Cross in Gold, By Carlman, with Case GTRexclude and tearing along the edges

and tearing along the edges of the folding creases

sterling silver with red and blue enamels

In 18K Gold with blue enamels

Accompanied by its supple leather scabbard

inscribed in running script "Médaille de Verdun" on the lid

Sweden, Kingdom. An Order of the Seraphim, Grand Cross in Gold, By Carlman, with Case GTRexclude and tearing along the edges(Kungliga Serafimerorden). Instituted by King Frederick I on 23 February 1748. A lovely Grand Cross Badge, a white enamelled Maltese Cross with crosses on each and ball finials, winged cherubs in each quadrant, the central medallion in blue enamels featuring the inscription IHS (Iesus Hominum Slavator), with three crowns, the reverse medallion presents the letters FRS (Fredericus Rex Sueciae), the cross is surmounted by a large crown with red, white,