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The tip on the lower arm on the obverse has slight enamel loss, with cracking and scratching evident on the arms on both sides. In extremely fine condition. Footnote: The order was created by King Gustav on May 26, 1772, as an awrad for exceptional achievement in the field of farming, trade, mining, manufacturing, publishing and artistry. 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Both are of fine quality manufacture, original ribbons, mounted on suspension with swing bar pinback, intact enamels, extremely fine. Accompanied by a framed document with a ship's photograph incorporated above, a handwritten note below, dated \"1926\", plus a Swedish navy red wax seal at the lower left, plus a newspaper article and seven aboard ship taken black and white photographs.","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46113026441493,"sku":"EU8702","price":750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/a_1926_gold_swed_550999cf8476d.jpg?v=1692852455"},{"product_id":"a-rare-swedish-order-of-vadstena-adliga-ladies-cross-in-gold-eu9550","title":"A Rare Swedish Order Of Vadstena Adliga; Ladies Cross In Gold","description":"A Rare Swedish Order of Vadstena Adliga; Ladies Cross - In Gold and enamels, 39.0mm(width) x 41mm(height), unmarked, an early cross circa 1780, of good quality manufacture, on replacement ribbon, small chipping to enamels, worn cross. 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An Order Of The Sword, Commander Breast Star, Type Ii, C.1880 By Kretly, Paris","description":"\u003cp\u003e(1871-1919); In characteristic French style, four armed hand filed cross with a gold centre with blue enamels, 3 gold crown, maker marked \"No 46 KRETLY PALAIS-ROYAL PARIS\" on the reverse cartouche, measuring 68.5 mm (w) x 68.5 mm (h), vertical pinback flanked by dual prongs, extremely fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFootnote: The Order of the Sword is a Swedish order of chivalry created by King Frederick I of Sweden on February 23, 1748, together with the Order of the Seraphim and the Order of the Polar Star. It is awarded to officers, and was originally intended as an award for bravery and particularly long or useful service, but eventually became a more or less obligatory award for military officers after a certain number of years in service. There were originally three grades, Knight, Commander and Commander Grand Cross, but these were later multiplied by division into classes: Commander Grand Cross, Commander 1st Class, Commander, Knight 1st Class and Knight. The order also encompasses two medals: Badge of the Sword (reserved for Non-commissioned officers) and Medal of the Sword (reserved for Underbefäl, lower commanders of the ranks of corporal to Sergeant).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46122810343701,"sku":"EU14694","price":540.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/c17-128_1.jpg?v=1692874581"},{"product_id":"sweden-kingdom-an-order-of-vasa-in-gold-1st-class-knight-c1900-eg3371","title":"Sweden, Kingdom. An Order Of Vasa In Gold, 1St Class Knight, C.1900","description":"\u003cp\u003e(Kungliga Vasaorden) Instituted in 1772. Second Period (1866-1975). In Gold with red, green and white enamels, weighing 15.5 grams, hallmarked on the cross on the crown on the obverse, measuring 38 mm (w) x 60.5 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, ring has been condensed into an oval shape, intact enamels, original ribbon, extremely fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFootnote: The Royal Order of Vasa is a Swedish order of chivalry, awarded to citizens of Sweden for service to state and society especially in the fields of agriculture, mining and commerce. It was instituted on May 29, 1772 by King Gustav III. It was unrestricted by birth or education and could therefore be awarded to anyone (as opposed to the Order of the Polar Star, which was intended as a reward for the learned professions). It was the most junior of all the Swedish orders. It was often awarded to Norwegian subjects of the dual monarchy until Oscar I founded the Norwegian Order of St. Olav in 1847. Since 1974, the order is no longer conferred: officially it has been declared as \"\"dormant\"\", along with the Order of the Sword. \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. 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In silver with blue and white enamels, Gold centrepieces, marked with a Dutch import \"\"V\"\" mark on the ring, measuring 37 mm (w) x 56.5 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, extensive repair evident in the white enamels on the arms on both sides, chipping evident in the blue enamels on the reverse centrepiece, original ribbon, fair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFootnote: The Order of the Sword is a Swedish order of chivalry created by King Frederick I of Sweden on February 23, 1748, together with the Order of the Seraphim and the Order of the Polar Star. It is awarded to officers, and was originally intended as an award for bravery and particularly long or useful service, but eventually became a more or less obligatory award for military officers after a certain number of years in service. 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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":46124413714709,"sku":"EG2505","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/m18_8965.jpg?v=1692878014"},{"product_id":"sweden-kingdom-an-order-of-the-north-star-knight-c1920-eg2509","title":"Sweden, Kingdom. An Order Of The North Star, Knight, C.1920","description":"\u003cp\u003e(Nordstjärneorden). Instituted 1748 by King Frederick I. Type II (1871-1919). 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. 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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":46125088768277,"sku":"EG3367","price":1000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/c18-039957.jpg?v=1692881115"},{"product_id":"sweden-kingdom-an-order-of-the-sword-i-class-knight-c1945-eu15946","title":"Sweden, Kingdom. An Order Of The Sword, I Class Knight, C.1945","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eKungliga Svärdsordens.\u003c\/i\u003e Institu\u003cwbr\u003eted in 1749. In silver gilt, the centrepieces in Gold with blue enamels, \u003cspan\u003emeasuring 39.3 mm (w) x 60 mm (h) \u003cspan\u003einclusive of its crown and laterally-pierced ball suspension,\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efine chipping evident in the white enamels on one star point on the reverse of the arm at \u003cspan class=\"m_-9066241935635096354gmail-aBn\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"m_-9066241935635096354gmail-aQJ\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"aBn\" data-term=\"goog_2014111390\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"aQJ\"\u003e2 o'clock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoriginal ribbon with pinback, near extremely fine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eFootnote: The \u003cspan class=\"m_-9066241935635096354gmail-m_67319612154397865gmail-m_8384912812324519260gmail-il\"\u003eOrder\u003c\/span\u003e of the \u003cspan class=\"m_-9066241935635096354gmail-m_67319612154397865gmail-m_8384912812324519260gmail-il\"\u003eSword\u003c\/span\u003e is a \u003cspan class=\"m_-9066241935635096354gmail-m_67319612154397865gmail-m_8384912812324519260gmail-il\"\u003eSwedish\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"m_-9066241935635096354gmail-m_67319612154397865gmail-m_8384912812324519260gmail-il\"\u003eorder\u003c\/span\u003e of chivalry created by King Frederick I of \u003cspan class=\"m_-9066241935635096354gmail-m_67319612154397865gmail-m_8384912812324519260gmail-il\"\u003eSweden\u003c\/span\u003e on February 23, 1748, together with the \u003cspan class=\"m_-9066241935635096354gmail-m_67319612154397865gmail-m_8384912812324519260gmail-il\"\u003eOrder\u003c\/span\u003e of the Seraphim and the \u003cspan class=\"m_-9066241935635096354gmail-m_67319612154397865gmail-m_8384912812324519260gmail-il\"\u003eOrder\u003c\/span\u003e of the Polar Star. 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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-knights-breast-badge-by-cfcarlman-eu16669","title":"Sweden, Kingdom. An Order Of The North Star, Knight's Breast Badge, By C.f.carlman","description":"\u003cp\u003e(Kungliga Nordstjärneorden). Instituted in 1748. Type II With Ball Finials. In silver with white enamels, both centrepieces in Gold with blue enamels, measuring 40 mm (w) x 60 mm (h) inclusive of its crown and laterally-pierced ball suspension, chipping evident on one of the large balls at the base of the crown on one side, otherwise the enamels are intact, replacement ring and ribbon, near extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, red and black textured paper exterior, inside lid in white satin, padded and maker marked C.F. CARLMAN STOCKHOLM\", raised platform with recessed medal bed in maroon felt, the Knight's label affixed exhibiting scuffing as is the remaining bottom of the case, wear evident in the fabric on the inside lid and overlying the hinged area, case 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter 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":46126474952981,"sku":"EU16669","price":315.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/m19_6892.jpg?v=1692885828"},{"product_id":"sweden-kingdom-an-order-of-vasa-in-gold-miniature-eu16759","title":"Sweden, Kingdom. An Order Of Vasa In Gold, Miniature","description":"\u003cp\u003e(Kungl. Vasaorden). Instituted in 1772. In Gold with red and white enamels, weighing 4.2 grams inclusive of its ribbon and button hole attachment, measuring 17 mm (w) x 25.3 mm (h) inclusive of its crown and laterally-pierced ball suspension, intact enamels, original ribbon with cloth-wrapped button hole attachment, extremely fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFootnote: The Royal Order of Vasa is a Swedish order of chivalry, awarded to citizens of Sweden for service to state and society especially in the fields of agriculture, mining and commerce. It was instituted on May 29, 1772 by King Gustav III. It was unrestricted by birth or education and could therefore be awarded to anyone (as opposed to the Order of the Polar Star, which was intended as a reward for the learned professions). It was the most junior of all the Swedish orders. It was often awarded to Norwegian subjects of the dual monarchy until Oscar I founded the Norwegian Order of St. Olav in 1847. Since 1974, the order is no longer conferred: officially it has been declared as \"dormant\", along with the Order of the Sword.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46126582169877,"sku":"EU16759","price":90.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/m19_8475.jpg?v=1692886192"},{"product_id":"sweden-kingdom-an-order-of-vasa-ii-class-silver-grade-medal-c1900-eu16794","title":"Sweden, Kingdom. An Order Of Vasa, Ii Class Silver Grade Medal, C.1900","description":"\u003cp\u003e(Kungl. Vasaorden). Instituted in 1772. In silver, measuring 23.7 mm (w) x 33.5 mm (h), dark patina, bruised, contact marks, replacement ribbon, better than very fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFootnote: The Royal Order of Vasa is a Swedish order of chivalry, awarded to citizens of Sweden for service to state and society especially in the fields of agriculture, mining and commerce. It was instituted on May 29, 1772 by King Gustav III. It was unrestricted by birth or education and could therefore be awarded to anyone (as opposed to the Order of the Polar Star, which was intended as a reward for the learned professions). It was the most junior of all the Swedish orders. It was often awarded to Norwegian subjects of the dual monarchy until Oscar I founded the Norwegian Order of St. Olav in 1847. Since 1974, the order is no longer conferred: officially it has been declared as \"dormant\", along with the Order of the Sword.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46126618673429,"sku":"EU16794","price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/c19_1774.jpg?v=1692886303"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.emedals.com\/collections\/europe-sweden-orders.oembed?page=2","provider":"eMedals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}