Sweden, Kingdom. An Order of the North Star, Knight in Gold GTRexclude the reverse centre dated 1865

the reverse centre dated 1865 within a blue enameled edge inscribed PRAEMIUM MERITI (Award of Merit)

10 mm in diameter attached by a ring to a zink stamped badge measuring 37

a memoir of his tour of command of the South Ukraine Army Group

Following recovery

with a burgundy faux leather/leatherette exterior

Sweden, Kingdom. An Order of the North Star, Knight in Gold GTRexclude the reverse centre dated 1865(Nordstjrneorden). Instituted 1748 by King Frederick I. An 18Kt Gold knight consisting of a white enamelled Maltese Cross with ball finials, crowns in each quadrant, obverse centre presenting a white enamelled star on a blue background, Motto ""NESCIT OCCASUM"" (It knows no decline), reverse presents matching centre, with an ornate Royal crown suspension with enamelled jewels, measures 39. 67 mm (w) x 60. 16 mm (h inclusive of crown suspension),