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Enamel chipping on the reverse centrepiece ring of the Belgian Railways 50th Anniversary Decoration, otherwise intact enamels, near extremely fine.","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46111445483797,"sku":"EU7026","price":875.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/img_02_75343a28-c8c4-46b5-8a2f-f20381b8e056.jpg?v=1692849888"},{"product_id":"a-miniature-swedish-order-of-the-north-star-in-gold-eu11597","title":"A Miniature Swedish Order Of The North Star In Gold","description":"In gold and enamels, fine manufacture, 14.6 mm x 23.1 mm inclusive of crown suspension, missing ring suspension, clean ball finials enamels intact, extremely fine.","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46118161416469,"sku":"EU11597","price":115.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/b_7004.jpg?v=1692861432"},{"product_id":"a-swedish-order-of-the-north-star-commanders-cross-eu11706","title":"A Swedish Order Of The North Star; Commander's Cross","description":"In silver gilt with white \u0026amp; blue finely executed enamel work, measuring 53.6 mm x 82 mm inclusive of its crown suspension, on original neck ribbon, with small enamel damage and repair to 9 o'clock upper obverse arm tip as well as reverse 3 o'clock arm tips, also small enamel loss to 6 o'clock arm tips, otherwise very fine. 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In silver gilt, consisting of a white enameled Maltese Cross with ball finials, crowns in each quadrant with enameled jewels, obverse centre presenting a white enameled star on a blue background, Motto \"\"Nescit occasum\"\" (It knows no decline), reverse presents matching centre, with an ornate Royal crown suspension, hallmarked with boars head on integral suspension denoting French manufacture and silver content, without makers mark however exhibiting the manufacturing characteristics of Arthus Bertrand, measuring 39 mm (w) x 62 mm (h - inclusive of crown, horizontally pierced ball suspension adorned by cross), on period black silk ribbon, with enamel wear, fine. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis offering is a part of the \"Dr. Albert Goodwin Collection\", a preeminent assemblage of world Orders, Medals, and Decorations composed solely by Dr.Goodwin between 1946-1967. Dr. Goodwin had a successful career as an educator and prominent physician in New York as well as actively serving in both World Wars with the United States Medical Corps. He acted as both President and Vice-President of the Orders and Medals Society of America (OMSA) and is responsible for organizing their first convention in 1960. He maintained further membership with the American Society of Military Collectors, the International Orders Research Society, and the American Numismatic Society. His knowledge and passion for history and awards is evident in this meticulously compiled collection that is now available in its entirety for the first time exclusively on eMedals.com.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46124421546261,"sku":"EG2509","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/m18_9106.jpg?v=1692878044"},{"product_id":"sweden-kingdom-an-order-of-the-north-star-in-gold-knight-type-i-c1840-eu16356","title":"Sweden, Kingdom. An Order Of The North Star In Gold, Knight, Type I, C.1840","description":"\u003cp\u003e(Kungliga Nordstjärneorden). Instituted in 1748. Issue 1748 -1844. In Gold with white enamels, both centrepieces in Gold and blue enamels, weighing 10.5 grams, measuring 35.3 mm (w) x 53.5 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension and ring, chipping and crazing evident in the blue enamels of the centrepiece, along with one small chip in the white enamels on the arm at 6 o'clock on the reverse, replacement ribbon, fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFootnote: The Order of the North Star (AKA Order of the Polar Star) is a Swedish order of chivalry created by King Frederick I on February 23, 1748, together with the Order of the Sword and the Order of the Seraphim. Until 1975, it was intended as a reward for Swedish and foreign \"civic merits, for devotion to duty, for science, literary, learned and useful works and for new and beneficial institutions\". Its motto is, as seen on the blue enameled centre of the badge, \"Nescit Occasum\", a Latin phrase meaning \"It knows no decline\". This is to represent that Sweden is as constant as a never setting star. The Order's colour is black. This was chosen so that when wearing the black sash, the white, blue and golden cross would stand out and shine as the light of enlightenment from the black surface. The choice of black for the Order's ribbon may also have been inspired by the black ribbon of the French Order of St. Michael, which at the time that the Swedish order was instituted, was also awarded to meritorious civil servants. After the reorganization of the orders in 1975, the order is only awarded to foreigners and members of the royal family. It is often awarded to foreign office holders (such as prime and senior ministers) during Swedish state visits. It is also awarded to junior members of royal families who would not qualify for the more prestigious Royal Order of the Seraphim. It is awarded in five classes: Commander Grand Cross (KmstkNO: the badge on a collar (chain) or on a sash on the right shoulder, plus the star on the left chest); Commander 1st Class (KNO1kl, the badge on a necklet, plus the star on the left chest), Commander (KNO, the badge on a necklet), Knight 1st Class (RNO1kl\/LNO1kl, the badge on a ribbon on the left chest) and Knight (RNO\/LNO, the badge on a ribbon on the left chest).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46125929922837,"sku":"EU16356","price":540.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/m19_1175.jpg?v=1692884128"},{"product_id":"sweden-kingdom-an-order-of-the-north-star-knight-in-gold-c1900-eu17939","title":"Sweden, Kingdom. An Order Of The North Star, Knight, In Gold, C.1900","description":"\u003cp\u003e(Nordstjärneorden). Instituted 1748 by King Frederick I. An 18Kt Gold knight consisting of a white enamelled Maltese Cross with ball finials, crowns in each quadrant, obverse centre presenting a white enamelled star on a blue background, Motto \"\"NESCIT OCCASUM\"\" (It knows no decline), reverse presents matching centre, with an ornate Royal crown suspension with enamelled jewels, measures 38.47mm (w) x 56.95mm (h – inclusive of crown suspension), weighs 18.0 grams (inclusive of ribbon), worn on a replacement triangular ribbon, enamels intact, red tinge to crown, overall extremely fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFootnote: This Order was founded by King Frederick I on April 28, 1748. Apart from the Order of the Seraphim, it is the only other Order currently conferred in Sweden. From 1748 to 1975, the Order was conferred upon Swedish citizens and foreigners for achievements in the fields of science, art, and literature, as well for meritorious service to the state. Since 1975 it has been conferred exclusively upon members of the Swedish Royal Family and foreigners. It is most often conferred upon junior foreign royals and holders of foreign offices. Prior to 1975, the Order was worn on a black ribbon, but since 1975, the Order has been worn on a blue ribbon with yellow edges.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46128423797013,"sku":"EU17939","price":475.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/m19_26249_1.jpg?v=1692891889"},{"product_id":"sweden-kingdom-an-order-of-the-north-star-i-class-knight-in-gold-c-1840-m0360-14rl1","title":"Sweden, Kingdom. An Order Of The North Star, I Class Knight In Gold, C. 1840","description":"\u003cp\u003e(Nordstjärneorden). Instituted 1748 by King Frederick I. 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From 1748 to 1975, the Order was conferred upon Swedish citizens and foreigners for achievements in the fields of science, art, and literature, as well for meritorious service to the state. Since 1975 it has been conferred exclusively upon members of the Swedish Royal Family and foreigners. It is most often conferred upon junior foreign royals and holders of foreign offices. Prior to 1975, the Order was worn on a black ribbon, but since 1975, the Order has been worn on a blue ribbon with yellow edges.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46132873920789,"sku":"M0360-14.RL1","price":1080.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/ci19_9309_1.jpg?v=1692902947"},{"product_id":"sweden-kingdom-an-order-of-the-north-star-commander-grand-cross-collar-chain-star-c1890-eu17676rl5","title":"Sweden, Kingdom. 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Collar Chain with a \u003cspan\u003emulti-link chain in silver gilt and housing twenty-two icons, consisting of\u003c\/span\u003e eleven 36.5\u003cspan\u003e mm (w) x 49.5 mm (h) crowned \u003c\/span\u003ecyphers of King Frederick I of Sweden in silver gilt and blue enamels, each with ornate swirls above and below the cypher, with rings at the four exterior points of the swirls for attachment to the chain, along with eleven 37.3 mm (w) x 34.5 mm (h) stars in silver gilt and white enamels, each with ornate swirls above and below the star, with rings at the four exterior points of the swirls for attachment to the chain, one of the cyphers with a hook on its reverse for the suspension of a collar badge, which is not included here, two large hooks affixed to the cypher icon on the right end of the chain for placement on the two loops affixed to the star icon on the left end of the chain, which will appear behind the wearer's neck, all of the pieces on the chain are unmarked, the chain measuring approximately 1,150 mm in length, with intact enamels, extremely fine.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eAccompanied by a Grand Cross Breast Star, with a two-piece construction, in silver, with brilliante cross arms, ball finials on all eight points on the arms, hallmarked on the pin and catch with a swan denoting French import used until 1893, measuring 73.5 mm (w) x 73 mm (h), vertical pinback. Together, extremely fine.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eFootnote: The \u003cspan\u003eOrder of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNorth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (AKA \u003c\/span\u003eOrder of the Polar Star) is a Swedish order of chivalry created by King Frederick I on February 23, 1748, together with the Order of the Sword and the Order of the Seraphim. Until 1975, it was intended as a reward for Swedish and foreign \"civic merits, for devotion to duty, for science, literary, learned and useful works and for new and beneficial institutions\". Its motto is, as seen on the blue enameled centre of the badge, \"Nescit Occasum\", a Latin phrase meaning \"It knows no decline\". This is to represent that Sweden is as constant as a never setting star. The Order's colour is black. This was chosen so that when wearing the black sash, the white, blue and golden cross would stand out and shine as the light of enlightenment from the black surface. The choice of black for the Order's ribbon may also have been inspired by the black ribbon of the French Order of St. Michael, which at the time that the Swedish order was instituted, was also awarded to meritorious civil servants. After the reorganization of the orders in 1975, the order is only awarded to foreigners and members of the royal family. It is often awarded to foreign office holders (such as prime and senior ministers) during Swedish state visits. It is also awarded to junior members of royal families who would not qualify for the more prestigious Royal Order of the Seraphim. It is awarded in five classes: Commander Grand Cross (KmstkNO: the badge on a collar (chain) or on a sash on the right shoulder, plus the star on the left chest); Commander 1st Class (KNO1kl, the badge on a necklet, plus the star on the left chest), Commander (KNO, the badge on a necklet), Knight 1st Class (RNO1kl\/LNO1kl, the badge on a ribbon on the left chest) and Knight (RNO\/LNO, the badge on a ribbon on the left chest).\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46133554807061,"sku":"EU17676.RL5","price":6650.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/ci19_1794_1_1_1_1_1_1.jpg?v=1764003187"},{"product_id":"sweden-kingdom-an-order-of-the-north-star-in-gold-grand-cross-by-cf-carlman-eu11463rl4","title":"Sweden, Kingdom. An Order Of The North Star In Gold, Grand Cross, By C.F. 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Four-piece construction, in Gold with blue and white enamels, weighing 5 grams inclusive of its ribbon, unmarked, measuring 19.5 mm (w) x 31.5 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, original ribbon with button hole attachment, intact enamels, extremely fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFootnote: The Order of the North Star (AKA Order of the Polar Star) was instituted on June 23, 1748 by King Frederick I and revised in 1975. It is awarded to foreigners for service to Sweden and Swedish interests, in four grades: Commander Grand Cross, Commander I Class, Commander, Knight, plus a Medal.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46135279419669,"sku":"EU21243","price":135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/mnc3886-_1.jpg?v=1692909270"},{"product_id":"sweden-kingdom-an-order-of-the-north-star-1st-class-grand-cross-by-cf-carlman-c1913-m0041-162rl1","title":"Sweden, Kingdom. An Order Of The North Star, 1St Class Grand Cross, By C.f. Carlman, C.1913","description":"Grand Cross: Gold with blue, white, red and green enamels, unmarked, 55.2 mm (w) x 80 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, sewn in place to its original full-length sash, intact enamels; and Breast Star: silver, Type II style indicated by the scaled arms (1871-1919), unmarked, 75.5 mm (w) x 75.5 mm (h), vertical pinback. Extremely fine. In their hardshelled case of issue, maker marked \"C.F. CARLMAN STOCKHOLM\" on the inside, raised platform with a recessed medal bed, \"STK.N.O.\" printed label and handwritten label dated \"1913\" affixed to the bottom, case also extremely fine. [C:41]","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46135476551957,"sku":"M0041-162.RL1","price":4650.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/m18-2304_1.jpg?v=1710275273"},{"product_id":"sweden-kingdom-an-order-of-the-north-star-i-class-commander-set-in-case-by-carlman-eu21487rl1","title":"Sweden, Kingdom. An Order Of The North Star, I Class Commander Set In Case, By Carlman","description":"\u003cp\u003e(Nordstjärneorden). Instituted 1748 by King Frederick I. Type II (1871-1919). In silver gilt, a white Maltese cross with ball finials, crowns in each quadrant, the obverse medallion features a white star on a blue enamel field surrounded by the inscription NESCIT OCCASUM (It Knows No Decline), with ornate suspension attaching a large surmounting crown with red, green and white enamel details, measures 54.85mm (w) x 79.85mm (h – inclusive of integral crown), weighs 39.0 grams (including ribbon), enamels intact, light wear, a lovely star in extremely fine condition. The Commander Star, in silver, a large Maltese cross with small ball finials, the obverse presenting a superimposed five point star, the reverse with a single vertical pin assembly, measures 83.35mm (w) x 84.5mm (h), weighs 32.9 grams, light wear, dark patina around edges, hinge and catch functional, in extremely fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe set is contained in its red case of issue, presenting a leatherette exterior with gilt design along the trim of the lid, the interior presenting a silk lid marked C.F. Carlman AB STOCKHOLM, with a partial red velvet recessed medal bed in the base, measures 115mm (w) x 205mm (h) x 32mm (d), hinge and catch functional, light wear, scuff on exterior lid, in extremely fine condition. Accompanied by a ribbon rosette with push pin reverse.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46135505355029,"sku":"EU21487.RL1","price":1750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/l22_mnc3222_835_1_515c854e-6fb8-499c-9a1d-21849b9a35cf.jpg?v=1747079508"},{"product_id":"sweden-kingdom-an-order-of-the-north-star-commander-grand-cross-set-c1900-eu21448rl1","title":"Sweden, Kingdom. An Order Of The North Star, Commander Grand Cross Set, C.1900","description":"\u003cp\u003e(Nordstjärneorden). Instituted 1748 by King Frederick I. Type II (1871-1919). A lovely sash badge of the order in 18K Gold, consisting of a white enamelled Maltese Cross with ball finials, Gold crowns in each quadrant with enamelled jewels, obverse centre presenting a white enamelled star on a blue background, Motto \"Nescit occasum\" (It knows no decline) in Gold lettering, reverse presents matching centre, with an ornate Royal crown suspension with enamel jewels, measuring 54 mm (w) x 77 mm (h-inclusive of crown, horizontally pierced ball suspension adorned by cross), weighs 49.5 grams (including ribbon), sewn to section of period black silk sash, with minor enamel loss to reverse centre, minor cracks in arms, otherwise extremely fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccompanied by the star of the Order, in silver, a four armed faceted star with large ball finials, clusters of smooth rays in each quadrant, and a superimposed five point star in the center, the reverse offers a single vertical pin, with four rivets, measures 76 mm (w) x 76 mm (h), weighs 55.3 grams, light wear, hinge and catch functional, in near extremely fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46135519805717,"sku":"EU21448.RL1","price":1100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/l22_mnc0918_805_1.jpg?v=1695145300"},{"product_id":"sweden-kingdom-an-order-of-the-north-star-i-class-grand-cross-star-c1880-eu21494rl1","title":"Sweden, Kingdom. An Order Of The North Star, I Class Grand Cross Star, C.1880","description":"\u003cp\u003e(Kungliga Nordstjärneorden). Type II (1871-1919). Instituted in 1748. In silver, each of the arms with ten rows of faceted rays, with seven emanating rays between each arm, maker marked \"A.M.\" (Anton Michelsen of Copenhagen, Denmark) on the reverse, measuring 71.5 mm (w) x 70.5 mm (h), dual prong vertical pinback, dark patina, very light contact, near extremely fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFootnote: The Order of the North Star (AKA Order of the Polar Star) is a Swedish order of chivalry created by King Frederick I on February 23, 1748, together with the Order of the Sword and the Order of the Seraphim. Until 1975, it was intended as a reward for Swedish and foreign \"civic merits, for devotion to duty, for science, literary, learned and useful works and for new and beneficial institutions\". Its motto is, as seen on the blue enameled centre of the badge, \"Nescit Occasum\", a Latin phrase meaning \"It knows no decline\". This is to represent that Sweden is as constant as a never setting star. The Order's colour is black. This was chosen so that when wearing the black sash, the white, blue and golden cross would stand out and shine as the light of enlightenment from the black surface. The choice of black for the Order's ribbon may also have been inspired by the black ribbon of the French Order of St. Michael, which at the time that the Swedish order was instituted, was also awarded to meritorious civil servants. After the reorganization of the orders in 1975, the order is only awarded to foreigners and members of the royal family. It is often awarded to foreign office holders (such as prime and senior ministers) during Swedish state visits. It is also awarded to junior members of royal families who would not qualify for the more prestigious Royal Order of the Seraphim. It is awarded in five classes: Commander Grand Cross (KmstkNO: the badge on a collar (chain) or on a sash on the right shoulder, plus the star on the left chest); Commander 1st Class (KNO1kl, the badge on a necklet, plus the staron the left chest), Commander (KNO, the badge on a necklet), Knight 1st Class (RNO1kl\/LNO1kl, the badge on a ribbon on the left chest) and Knight (RNO\/LNO, the badge on a ribbon on the left chest).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46135581606165,"sku":"EU21494.RL1","price":456.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/ai1_2701_1.jpg?v=1695146342"},{"product_id":"sweden-kingdom-an-order-of-the-north-star-grand-officer-star-c1950-eu14973rl4","title":"Sweden, Kingdom. 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A Grand Cross in silver gilt, featuring a white enamelled Maltese cross with ball finials, a three dimensional crown in each quadrant, the obverse medallion featured a blue enamelled field with a while enamelled five point star in the center and the motto NESCIT OCCASUM around the edge, the reverse medallion mirrors the obverse, the badge is surmounted by a large crown, measures 54.7mm (w) x 79.8mm (h – inclusive of crown suspension), weighs 34.7 grams, unmarked, worn on a full length sash, enamels intact, in very fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccompanied by the Star of the order, in silver presents a four armed Maltese cross with smooth rays and ball finials, a cluster of nine smooth rays in each quadrant, a five point silver star is superimposed in the center, the reverse presents a single pin assembly, base of pin marked CFC denoting Carlman manufacture, with three crowns mark denotes Swedish manufacture, an S National control mark indicating a minimum silver standard of .800, and CH mark, measures 82.6mm (w) x 81.0mm (h), weighs 52.2 grams, several tips bent, dark patina, light wear, in very fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAward document to Augusto Rato Potier, dated September 22 1961, a folded page with three Swedish crowns at top surrounded by Seraphim Collar, the page is folded in half, measures 245mm (w) x 350mm (h), light foxing, remains in extremely fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Diplomatic Passport to “Monsieur Augusto Potier, Consul Adjoint a Liverpool” dated 13 June 1934, including a small black and white photo of Potier in the upper left corner, two holes on left side, measures 275mm (w) x 410mm (h), light creasing and discolouration, remains in near extremely fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFootnote: Augusto Rato Potier was born on June 5, 1903 in Shanghai, China. 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