Serbia, Kingdom. An Order of St. Sava, Commander, Type II (1903-1921) with Saint in Red Robes

Serbia; Multi-piece construction, silver gilt with blue, white and red enamels, Saint in red robes, with "1883" reverse, hallmarked on the ring, 49.8 mm (w) x 88 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, on a replacement full-length neck ribbon, chipping and repair evident in the blue enamels on the obverse centrepiece ring, crazing in the white enamels on the reverse centrepiece, better than very fine.

 

Footnote: The Order of St. Sava was a decoration of the Kingdom of Serbia established by Milan I on January 23, 1883. The Order of Saint Sava was established originally to recognize civilians for meritorious achievements to the Church, to arts and sciences, the royal house and the state. In 1914, a change was made permitting military personnel to receive the honour for military merit. The Order of St Sava was then awarded by the King of Yugoslavia until the abolishment of the monarchy in 1945. It was awarded in five grades: Grand Cross, Grand Officer, Commander, Officer and Knight.