Serbia, Kingdom. An Order of St. Sava, I Class Grand Cross Set, c.1930

(Orden Svetog Save). II Model, II Pattern (1921-1941). Instituted in 1883. Saint in Green Robes. Grand Cross Badge: in silver gilt with blue, white and red enamels, gilt centrepiece rings, painted obverse centrepiece, dated "1883" on the reverse, measuring 52 mm (w) x 85 mm (h) inclusive of its crown and laterally-pierced ball suspension, intact enamels, on its full-length original sash that incorporates a decorative moiré pattern and features a large rosette fronting a bow-tie; and Grand Cross Breast Star: multi-piece construction, unmarked, 49.5 mm (w) x 52 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 83.5 mm (w) x 89.5 mm (h), vertical pinback, very light crazing in the white enamels on the arm at 6 o'clock. Together, extremely fine. In their hardshelled case of issue, wooden-framed, marked "CB. CABA I." (St. Sava I 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 badge, dual-hinged, measuring 155 mm (w) x 300 mm (d) x 53 mm (h), exhibiting sunning, scuffing, spotting and soiling present on the exterior, case very fine. 

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.