Serbia, Kingdom. An Order of St. Sava, Knight V Class, By G.A Scheid, c. 1900

Instituted in 1883. Type I (1883-1903 Issue). In silver gilt, maltese cross in blue and white enamel, each of the arms finished with two ball finials, Serbian double-eagles with shields in each corner, obverse oval centerpiece shows St. Sava wearing red robes surrounded by inscription in blue enamel, reverse oval centerpiece shows crowned monogram of Milan I of Serbia within blue enameled outer circlet decorated with golden laurel wreath, inclusive of crown suspension 63.8 mm (h) x 41.7 mm (w), on original striped ribbon, near mint condition. 

Footnote: The Order of St. Sava was instituted on 23rd of January, 1883 by Milan I of Serbia. It was awarded to nationals and foreigners for meritorious achievements in the field of religion, education, science and the arts as well as for social and relief work. The order was abolished in 1945 with the proclamation of the People’s Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and the end of the monarchy. It continues as a dynastic order, with appointments currently made by Alexander, Crown Prince of Yugoslavia.