Sweden, Kingdom. An Order of the Swords, I Class Commander Breast Star, c.1915 Auction on a vertical pinback measuring

on a vertical pinback measuring at 28mm (w) x 37mm (h)

A single piece of dark brown wood comprises the handle grip

Footnote: The Canadian Depot Battalions were formed in August 1917 and established in central locations within various military districts across Canada

1917 Ontario Farm Service Corps Badge - Bronze

with tarnishing of silver

Sweden, Kingdom. An Order of the Swords, I Class Commander Breast Star, c.1915 Auction on a vertical pinback measuringInstituted February 23, 1748 by King Frederick I. In silver, a four armed star with faceted arms and ball finials, the center medallion presents a blue enamel field with three Gold crowns and a Gold sword in the middle, the reverse presents a vertical pinback, unmarked, measures 77. 90mm (w) x 77. 4mm (h), weighs 62. 9 grams, small chip in the blue enamel near the 9 oclock crown, lovely patina, remains in very fine condition.