Sweden, Kingdom. An Order of Vasa in Gold, I Class Commander, c.1815
(Kungliga Vasaorden). Instituted in 1772. Type I. (1772-1844 Issue). A very early, Napoleonic period award, in Gold, with fine red enameling, with separately applied wheat stock at centre, measuring 28.57 mm (w) x 60.83 mm (h - inclusive of integral ring suspension), weighing 14.8 grams, with large elongated loop to accommodate large original green neck ribbon, extremely fine and rare.

