Sweden, Kingdom. An Order of Vasa in Gold, 1st Class Commander, c.1815
(Kungliga Vasaorden). Instituted 1772. Type I (1772-1844). A very early, Napoleonic period award, in Gold with fine red enameling, with separately applied wheat stock at centre, measuring 28 mm (w) x 58 mm (h - inclusive of integral ring suspension), weighing 19.2 grams, with large elongated loop to accommodate large original green neck ribbon, extremely fine and rare.

