Sweden, Kingdom. A Cased Order of Vasa, II. Class Knight, by C.F. Carlman, c. 1930 visually-hidden both Belgians and foreign nationals

both Belgians and foreign nationals

118 mm x 166 mm)

The bottom sections of the straps are constructed of coarse brownish wool

inscribed "Régiment de Cavalerie de Crimée de S

Sweden, Kingdom. A Cased Order of Vasa, II. Class Knight, by C.F. Carlman, c. 1930 visually-hidden both Belgians and foreign nationals(Kungliga Vasaorden). Instituted May 29th, 1772. Type II (1860 1975). c. 1930 issue. An extremely well preserved and beautifully crafted example of this award, constructed of 18kt Gold, silver, and enamels, consisting of a white enameled Maltese Cross with dual ball finials and Swedish Royal Crowns in the quadrants between the arms of the cross, the obverse features an oval roundel constructed of 18kt Yellow Gold and is charged with a vase and a sheaf