Sweden, Kingdom. An Order of the Sword, Commander Star, by Carlman, c.1930

(Kungliga Svärdsorden). Instituted February 23, 1748 by King Frederick I. In silver, a Maltese cross with ball finials, the interior of each arm showing a scale pattern, the obverse medallion in blue enamels with three superimposed crowns and one super imposed sword in the center in silver gilt, the reverse features a single vertical pin, the base is marked CFC denoting Carlman manufacture, with national Swedish hallmarks and date mark denoting 1931, measures 73.9mm (w) x 73.4mm (h), weighs 55.0 grams, enamels intact, light residue throughout, nice patina on the arms, in very fine condition.