Serbia, Kingdom. An Order Of St. Sava, V Class Knight, By G.a. Scheid, C.1910

(Orden Svetog Save). Type II (1903-1921). In silver gilt with blue and white enamels, Saint in red robes, dated "1883" on the reverse, the crowned two-headed eagle with shield insignia between each of the four arms having been removed, marked "900" (silver), an "A" (Vienna), a Diana's head (Dianakopf) hallmark (which was used between 1872 and 1922), the head flanked by the assay city mark "A" (Vienna) on the left and the number "2" (.900 silver fineness) on the right, and maker marked "G.A.S." (G.A. Scheid) on the ring, measuring 41.5 mm (w) x 67.5 mm (h) inclusive of its crown and laterally-pierced ball suspension, intact enamels, original triangular ribbon with hook and eye, very 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.