Sweden, Kingdom. An Order Of The Sword In Gold, Miniature Auction Archive issued by Paolo Renier in

issued by Paolo Renier in 1779

both unmarked and measuring 18 mm (w) x 24 mm (h)

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Sweden, Kingdom. An Order Of The Sword In Gold, Miniature Auction Archive issued by Paolo Renier in(Svrdsorden). Instituted in 1748. In 18K Gold with blue and white enamels, weighing . 9 gram, measuring 16. 5 mm (w) x 24. 7 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, intact enamels, original ribbon, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of the Sword was instituted on February 23, 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