(Orden Svetog Save). Instituted in 1883. Saint in Red Robes. I Model, II Pattern (1903-1921). In silver gilt with blue, white and red enamels, image of the Saint in Red Robes on the central white enamelled oval disk, dated "1883" on the reverse, maker marked on the obverse of the ring, marked on the reverse of the ring with an "A" (Vienna), a Diana's head (Dianakopf) hallmark (which was used between 1872 and 1922), the head flanked by the assay city mark "A" (Vienna) on the right and the number "2" (.900 silver fineness) on the left, measuring 50 mm (w) x 81.8 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, original neck ribbon, the obverse with chipping evident in blue enamels on the centrepiece ring and on the arm at 6 o'clock, in addition to a scratch present across the enamels on the arm at 9 o'clock, very fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, wooden-framed, marked "CB. CABA III." (St. Sava 3rd Class) on the lid, Vienna maker marked in Serbian on the white cloth inside lid, black felt recessed medal bed, single-hinged, measuring 70 mm (w) x 145 mm (d) x 26 mm (h), scuffing and soiling present on the exterior, wear and loss evident in the fabric overlying the hinged area, push latch inoperative, case fair.
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.