(Orden Svetog Save). Instituted in 1883. II Model, II Pattern (1921-1941) Saint in Green Robes. Multi-piece construction, unmarked, 50 mm (w) x 53.5 mm (h) insignia in silver gilt with blue, white and red enamels, image of the Saint in Green Robes on the central white enamelled oval disk, mounted to an eight-pointed silver star base, each star point with five dual-faceted rays, measuring 87.5 mm (w) x 91.7 mm (h), vertical pinback, repair evident in the white enamels on the arm at 12 o'clock, better than very fine. Accompanied by its full-length sash bearing a large rosette and incorporating a decorative moiré pattern, sash extremely fine. In their hardshelled case of issue, wooden-framed, marked "CB. CABA I." (St. Sava 1st Class) on the lid, maker marked "HUGUENIN FRERES & CO. MEDAILLEURS LE LOCLE (SUISSE)" in French and Cyrillic on the white satin inside lid, raised platform with a navy blue velvet recessed medal beds for the breast star and breast badge, the latter having been lost to time, dual-hinged, measuring 152 mm (w) x 302 mm (d) x 60 mm (h), scuffing and soiling present on the exterior, missing its latch, case fair.
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.