Serbia, Kingdom. An Order of St. Sava, I Class Grand Cross Badge, by Huguenin, c.1941
2nd Model, 2nd Pattern (1921-1941). Saint in Green Robes. In silver gilt with blue, white and red enamels, gilt centrepiece rings, painted obverse centrepiece, unmarked but having the manufacturing characteristics of Huguenin of Switzerland, measuring 51.5 mm (w) x 87.5 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, on a modern full-length sash with large rosette, intact enamels, extremely 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.

