Sweden. An Order Of The Sword, Commander Breast Star, Type Ii, C.1880 By Kretly, Paris Auction Accompanied by its 10 mm

Accompanied by its 10 mm x 35 mm Ribbon Bar

missing its catch)

edged by light green (leicht grün) Waffenfarbe piping

Less then 60 issued

Sweden. An Order Of The Sword, Commander Breast Star, Type Ii, C.1880 By Kretly, Paris Auction Accompanied by its 10 mm(1871 1919); In characteristic French style, four armed hand filed cross with a gold centre with blue enamels, 3 gold crown, maker marked "No 46 KRETLY PALAIS ROYAL PARIS" on the reverse cartouche, measuring 68. 5 mm (w) x 68. 5 mm (h), vertical pinback flanked by dual prongs, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of the Sword is a Swedish order of chivalry created by King Frederick I of Sweden on February 23, 1748, together with the Order of the