Sweden, Kingdom. An Order Of Vasa In Gold, I Class Knight, By C. F. Carlman, C.1900 Newly Listed Miniature: 17 mm

Miniature: 17 mm

with moderate wear that no doubt saw some action and has a nice old patina

red leather backer

The underside of the skirt on the left side appears to be maker marked but is indistinguishable

Sweden, Kingdom. An Order Of Vasa In Gold, I Class Knight, By C. F. Carlman, C.1900 Newly Listed Miniature: 17 mm(Kungliga Vasaorden). Instituted on 26 May 1772 by King Gustav III. (Issued 1772 1975). Of superb quality and craftsmanship, consisting of 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 (INSTITUTED BY GUSTAV III MDCCLXXII), with mirrored reverse roundel,