Sweden, Kingdom. An Order of the North Star, 1st Class Commander's Star, by Carlman, c.1955
Type IV (post 1951 design). In silver, maker marked "CFC" (C.F. Carlman, Stockholm), city stamped with the King's bust (made in Stockholm), marked with the three crowns (Tre Kronor) hallmark, with another mark and the date mark to the right, both of which are obscured, on the underside of the hinge, 81.8 mm x 82.8 mm, vertical pinback, extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, marked "K. N. O. / K. I. / KRASCHAN" within a decorative border on the lid, label inscribed in blue ink "Schweden" on the front panel near the latch closure, maker marked "C.F. CARLMAN STOCKHOLM" on the inside lid, slotted medal bed, light wear on the exterior, case better than very fine.

