Sweden, Kingdom. A Pair of Swedish Miniature Medals

Name: Sweden, Kingdom. A Pair of Swedish Miniature Medals
Brand: eMedals
SKU: EU22681
Price: 246.0 USD
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1) An Order of Vasa: In silver gilt and enamel, a white enameled Gold Maltese cross with ball finials, with a Gold crown of Sweden in each quadrant, obverse roundel is charged with a vase and a sheaf encircled by a red enameled band featuring the inscription “GUSTAF DEN III INST. MDCCLXXII”, with mirrored reverse roundel, measuring 23.8 mm (h) x 17 mm (w) inclusive of Crown of Sweden, 14.4 grams, on original green ribbon, enamels intact, extremely fine condition.

2) An Order of the Sword: In 18K gold, a Maltese cross, each of the arms finished with two ball finials, four crowns at corners, the obverse bearing three crowns surrounding sword, the reverse centerpiece inscription PRO PATRIA, inclusive of crown and sword suspension 31 mm (h) x 19.4 mm (w), on original striped ribbon, enamels intact, extremely fine condition.

Footnote: The Order of Vasa was instituted on 26 May 1772 by King Gustav III. It is a Swedish order of chivalry, awarded to citizens of Sweden for service to state and society especially in the fields of agriculture, mining and commerce. It was unrestricted by birth or education and could therefore be awarded to anyone.

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.