Sweden, Order of Vasa, Commander Neck Badge, 1913-1975.
In 18K gold and enamels, 88.8 mm in height (incl. the cross on the crown), 54.9 mm in width, weighs 26.0 g not including the gilded brass carabiner clip and jump ring. The inscription on the oval center medallion reads "INST. MDCCLXXII. GUSTAF DEN III." The side edge of the 3 o'clock swallow tail arm has the hallmark with three crowns, and gold hallmark "CFC 18K" (CFC standing for C.F. Carlman, Stockholm).
Very fine to excellent condition. The only evidence of wear noticeable to the naked eye is a small area of tiny hairlines at the tip of one of the swallow-tail sides of the 6 o'clock arm, not readily noticeable unless you know where to look.
The Royal Order of Vasa was instituted by King Gustaf III on 29 May 1772 as an order of chivalry, to be awarded to Swedish citizens for service to the state and society, especially in the fields of commerce, agriculture, and mining. Its name refers to the Vasa dynasty founded by Gustaf I Vasa (1496 - 1560), the King of Sweden from 1523 to 1560 who established Swedish sovereignty independent of Denmark.
Item# 43008
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