(Orden Svetog Save). Instituted in 1883. I Model, II Pattern (1903-1921). Saint in Red Robes. Multi-piece construction, 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, unmarked, measuring 39.5 mm (w) x 62 mm (h) inclusive of its crown and laterally-pierced ball suspension, chipping evident in the blue enamels on the arm at 6 o'clock on the obverse and three of the four arms on the reverse, original triangular ribbon with hook and eye, 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.