Serbia, Kingdom. An Order of St. Sava, III Class Commander, in Case, by Sorlini

(Orden Svetog Save). Instituted January 23rd, 1883. Type III (1921-1941 issue, c. 1935). A fine Order of St. Sava III Class Commander, constructed of gilded silver, consisting of a Maltese cross with ball finials, the arms of the cross in light blue and white enamels and with Serbian double-eagles with shields on their chests in the quadrants between the arms of the cross, the obverse with a central white enameled medallion bearing a delicately hand-painted depiction of St. Sava wearing green robes, surrounded by a matching inscription in gilt within blue enamels, the reverse with a similar central white enameled medallion inscribed “1883” in raised silver gilt numbers within a blue enameled outer circlet decorated with gilded laurels, suspended from a hollow swivel crown as well as a pierced ball and swivel round loop from its correct replacement neck ribbon, measuring 51.5 mm (w) x 88.3 mm (h - inclusive of crown suspension), a fine quality example with light contact marks to the enamels but an overall very well preserved example, in overall better than very fine condition.

Contained in original blue case of issue, interior marked KOVNICA SORLINI VARAZDIN, with dark blue velvet medal bed, measures 95 mm (w) x 165 mm (h) x 30 mm (h), notable scratches to exterior, functional clasp, remains near very fine.