(Orden Svetog Save). Instituted in 1883. II Model, II Pattern (1921-1941). Saint in Green Robes. Multi-piece construction, in silver gilt with blue, white and red enamels, image of the Saint in Green Robes on the central white enamelled oval disk, dated "1883" on the reverse, unmarked, measuring 52 mm (w) x 85 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, enamel chipping and/or loss evident on the tip of one point on the arm at 6 o'clock and at 9 o'clock on both the obverse and reverse, large rosette on a replacement full-length sash, 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.