Sweden, Kingdom. An Order of the North Star, Commander, by C.F.Carlman, c. 1915
(Kungliga Nordstjärneorden). Instituted in 1748. Type II With Ball Finials. In silver with red, green and white enamels, both centrepieces in Gold with blue enamels, measuring 54.5 mm (w) x 80 mm (h) inclusive of its crown and laterally-pierced ball suspension, chipping and crazing evident in the white enamels on the arms at 3 and 6 o'clock on both sides, the ball finials bent back on the arm at 3 o'clock, original full-length neck ribbon, fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, red dimpled exterior, labellled "K.N.O." (Commander) on the bottom, inside lid in light yellow satin, padded and maker marked C.F. CARLMAN STOCKHOLM", raised platform with recessed medal bed in cherry red felt, lid remains loose versus the base due to the rusting on and separation of the dual hinges, scuffing and wear on the exterior, light soiling on the interior, case fair.

