awarded to 85 Ladies only
for bringing up ammunition under what regimental records describe as ‘a rain of bullets’
(Heer Bergmütze für Gebirgsjäger)
he was awarded the Defence Medal
clearly visible are the Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross
Sweden, Kingdom. A Royal Order Of The Sword, Commander With Ball Finials, C.1950 Archive awarded to 85 Ladies only(Kungliga Svrdsorden). Instituted in 1748. (1856 1975 Issue). In silver gilt with blue and white enamels, both centrepieces in Gold, measuring 55 mm (w) x 79. 2 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, intact enamels, original full length neck ribbon, extremely fine. Footnote: The Royal Order of the Sword is a Swedish order of chivalry and military decoration created by King Frederick I of Sweden on February 23, 1748, together with the Order of the