Serbia. An Order Of St. Sava, Commander, By G.a. Scheid, C.1905

Type II (1903-1921) with Saint in Red Robes . In silver gilt with blue, white and red enamels, Saint in red robes, with "1883" reverse, marked with a Diana's head (Dianakopf) hallmark, which was used between 1872 and 1922, the head flanked by the number "2" (silver fineness) and marked with the assay city mark "A" (Vienna), marked with an "A" (Vienna) and maker marked "G.A.S." (G.A. Scheid) on the ring, measuring 50 mm (w) x 80.7 mm inclusive of its crown suspension, on a full-length neck ribbon, intact enamels, extremely 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.