(Orden Svetog Save). Instituted in 1883. Saint in Green Robes. III Model (1921-1941). Insignia with a multi-piece construction, in silver with blue, white and red enamels, enamelled centrepiece rings, painted centrepiece, unmarked, mounted to a silver eight-pointed star base, each star point with five pairs of faceted rays, with a single pair of faceted rays between each star point, the star with a dark patina, measuring 88 mm (w) x 90.3 mm (h), vertical pinback, 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.