Serbia, Kingdom. An Order of Saint Sava, V Class Knight, by Arthus Bertrand, c. 1910

(Orden Svetog Save). Instituted January 23rd, 1883. Type II (1903-1921 issue, c. 1910). A fine French-made Order of Saint Sava V. Class Knight, constructed of 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 red 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 tri-folded period original ribbon, unmarked, measuring 39.1 mm (w) x 61.7 mm (l), weighing 22.72 grams, with very light chips to the enamels, in overall near very fine condition. 

Accompanied by a presentation case, constructed of a lightweight wooden core with a dark blue, lightly textured, faux leather exterior, the exterior of the lid embossed with the seal of the award in gilt, with an intact and functional paper hinge, with a moderately frayed interior fabric hinge cover, and functional exterior metal push-button closure, the interior of the lid marked “Arthus Bertrand, Paris”, with a mismatched black fabric recessed medal bed for comfortable seating of the award, measuring 67 mm (w) x 122 mm (l), in near extremely fine condition.