Sweden, Kingdom. An Order Of Vasa, Commander’s Star, C.1900 Auction Archive Members of the 1st Battalion

Members of the 1st Battalion were sent to England during World War Two

unmarried at time of issue

the obverse bearing a hand-embroidered silver aluminum wire letter “Ü” for Übungslager (Training Camp)

the lid marked with the Imperial crown above the monogram of Tsar Boris III (reign: 1918-1943) and inscribed "ОРДЕНЪ ЗА ВОЕННА ЗАСЛУГА VI

The Adjt 9th Brigade RGA

Sweden, Kingdom. An Order Of Vasa, Commander’s Star, C.1900 Auction Archive Members of the 1st BattalionInstituted May 29, 1772. A silver Maltese cross with ball finials and detailing on the arms, with a crowned Vasa Sheaf in the center, with a vertical pinback on the reverse, measuring at 83. 9mm (w) x 83. 2mm (h) and weighing at 35. 3 grams, dark patina and areas of wear, in extremely fine condition.