Sweden, Kingdom. An Order of the Swords, I Class Commander Breast Star, c.1915 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac the first enemy tanks already

the first enemy tanks already passed our positions

Gold Grade Medal In bronze gilt

he was employed as a Grocery Clerk

lamination on the reverse

Sweden, Kingdom. An Order of the Swords, I Class Commander Breast Star, c.1915 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac the first enemy tanks alreadyInstituted February 23, 1748 by King Frederick I. In silver, a four armed star with faceted arms and ball finials, the center medallion presents a blue enamel field with three Gold crowns and a Gold sword in the middle, the reverse presents a vertical pinback, unmarked, measures 77. 90mm (w) x 77. 4mm (h), weighs 62. 9 grams, small chip in the blue enamel near the 9 oclock crown, lovely patina, remains in very fine condition.