Sweden, Kingdom. An Order of the Sword, II Class Commander in Gold, c.1880
(Kungliga Svärdsorden). Institution Date 1748. A lovely decoration, multi piece construction in 18k gold with blue and white enamels, depicting a white enamelled Maltese cross with small ball finials with four crowns in each quadrant and with overlaid swords above the crowns, obverse medallion in blue presenting a sword and three crowns, reverse bearing Latin “PRO PATRIA” (translation: for country), with crown suspension, measuring at 55.1mm (w) x 75.5mm (h-to top of suspension), and weighing at 54.5 grams, unmarked, worn on original thick neck ribbon, all enamels intact, in extremely fine condition.

