Sweden. A Royal Order of the Sword in Gold, Commander with Ball Finials, c.1930

(1856-1975): In hold with blue, white, red and green enamels, weighing 30.7 grams, measuring 54.7 mm (w) x 78.8 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, on its full-length original neck ribbon with hook and eye, intact enamels, extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, maker marked "C.F. Carlman AB. STOCKHOLM" on the inside lid, raised platform with a recessed medal bed, sticker affixed to the bottom inscribed "K.S.O." (Commander), light contact on the exterior, case near extremely fine.

 

Footnote: The Royal 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 Seraphim and the Order of the Polar Star. Awarded to officers, and originally intended as an award for bravery and particularly long or useful service, it eventually became a more or less obligatory award for military officers after a certain number of years in service. There were originally three grades, Knight, Commander and Commander Grand Cross, but these were later multiplied by division into classes. The motto of the order is in Latin: Pro Patria (which means "For Fatherland"). (C:41)