Sweden, Kingdom. An Order of the Sword, Military Division, Members Badge visually-hidden as cut off

as cut off

” with manufacture dates of “39” and “40”

the head in multiple rows of twisted wires

the reverse maker marked “LAUER”

the obverse centerpiece with a delicately hand-painted mural depicting dual pillars with a ribbon tied between them

Sweden, Kingdom. An Order of the Sword, Military Division, Members Badge visually-hidden as cut off(Kungliga Svrdsorden). Instituted in 1748. In silver, a Maltese cross, each of the arms finished with two ball finials, four crowns at corners, the obverse bearing three crowns in Gold and enemal, the reverse centerpiece inscription PRO PATRIA, inclusive of crown and sword suspension 56. 7 mm (h) x 36. 6 mm (w), on original striped ribbon, extremely fine.