Sweden, Kingdom. An Order Of The Sword, I Class Knight, C.1945 Newly Listed single edge nick

single edge nick

chipping evident in the red enamels on one raised setting

both remain in very fine condition

After Wehrmacht forced an evacuation to Corsica

with blue-black paint

Sweden, Kingdom. An Order Of The Sword, I Class Knight, C.1945 Newly Listed single edge nickKungliga Svrdsordens. Instituted in 1749. In silver gilt, the centrepieces in Gold with blue enamels, measuring 39. 3 mm (w) x 60 mm (h) inclusive of its crown and laterally pierced ball suspension, fine chipping evident in the white enamels on one star point on the reverse of the arm at 2 o'clock, original ribbon with pinback, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of the Sword is a Swedish order of chivalry created by King Frederick I of Sweden on