Serbia, Kingdom. An Order of St. Sava, III. Class Commander, Type III (1921-1941 Issue)

(Orden Svetog Save). Instituted January 23rd, 1883. Type III (1921-1941 issue). A silver gilt Maltese cross constructed of light blue and white enamels, each of the arms finished with dual ball finials, with Serbian double-eagles with shields on their chests in the quadrants between the arms of the cross, the obverse centerpiece shows the distinctive iconography of St. Sava in a green robe (Model III), surrounded by a gilded inscription within an oval ring of light blue enamels, the reverse with a matching oval centerpiece dated “1883” in gilt, decorated with a golden laurel wreath within a ring of blue enamels, suspended from a hollow swivel crown, pierced ball and dual swivel rings using its correct period-appropriate replacement neck ribbon, unmarked but crafted by either Huguenin, Sorlini, F. Zimmermann, or Griesbach & Knaus, measuring 51.9 mm (w) x 85.4 mm (l) inclusive of its crown suspension, weighing 47.07 grams, the enamels of fine quality and well preserved, free from obvious chips, flakes, or contact marks, with only slight loss to the gilt finish in select areas, in overall near extremely fine condition.