Royal Victorian Order to Countess Wava Armfelt
Royal Victorian Order C.V.O., Lady's Commander - Silver, gilt and enamels, numbered "L.82" on the reverse, 51m x 51.8 mm, on bow-tied Ladies' ribbon, missing pin on its pinback, intact enamels, extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, marked "C.V.O." on the lid, maker marked "COLLINGWOOD OF CONDUIT ST. LTD." on the inside lid, slotted green velvetine medal bed, case also extremely fine. Footnote: This order was awarded to Countess Wava Armfelt (1924-2008), who from 1955 was Head Lady-in-Waiting to Danish Princess Margrethe. She later became Queen Margrethe II in 1972 and is the current Queen of Denmark.