Sweden, Kingdom. An Order Of Vasa, Knight, BY C.F.Carlman Province of China measures 181mm (l) x 33mm

measures 181mm (l) x 33mm (width of guard)

The final letter from Mar 8th

1918-1964 Issue

to Corporal on July 17

medallion framed by laurel branches

Sweden, Kingdom. An Order Of Vasa, Knight, BY C.F.Carlman Province of China measures 181mm (l) x 33mm(Kungliga Vasaorden). Instituted in 1772. In silver gilt, a white enameled Maltese cross, each arm finished with two ball finials, a Gold crown of Sweden in each quadrant, obverse roundel bearing a vase and a sheaf encircled by a red enameled band featuring the inscription GUSTAF DEN III INST. MDCCLXXII, with mirrored reverse roundel, measuring 63 mm (h) x 40 mm (w) inclusive of crown suspension, on original green ribbon, in extremely fine condition.