Serbia. An Order of St. Sava, Knight, 5th Class, 2nd Model, 2nd Pattern (1921-1941)
Saint in Green Robes. Silver gilt with blue, white and red enamels, gilt centrepiece rings, painted obverse centrepiece, unmarked, 40.8 mm (w) x 66.3 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, on an original triangular ribbon with hook and eye, chipping evident in the blue enamels on the reverse of the arms at 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock, one of the ball finials missing on the arm at 6 o'clock and one of the ball finials bent back on the arm at 9 o'clock, obverse centrepiece ring is a replacement, very 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.