Sweden, Kingdom. An Order of the Sword with Swords, Members Badge in Case

Name: Sweden, Kingdom. An Order of the Sword with Swords, Members Badge in Case
Brand: eMedals
SKU: EU22690
Price: 201.0 USD
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(Kungliga Svärdsorden). Instituted in 1748. In silver, a Maltese cross, each of the arms finished with two ball finials, four crowns at corners, the obverse bearing three crowns in Gold and enemal, the reverse centerpiece inscription PRO PATRIA, inclusive of crown and sword suspension 57 mm (h) x 36.8 mm (w), on original striped ribbon, near mint condition. Accompanied by a red hard shell case, extremely fine.

Footnote: The Order of the Sword was instituted on 23 February 1748 by King Frederick I. It was originally presented for bravery in the field and at sea, and later, also awarded for long and distinguished service in the armed forces, in five grades. It is no longer awarded. The badge of the Order was reserved for non-commissioned officers.