Sweden, Kingdom. An Order Of The Sword, I Class Commander,By C.f.carlman, C.1917 Auction Archive arriving in the United Kingdom

arriving in the United Kingdom on September 1st

47 mm x 65

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Sweden, Kingdom. An Order Of The Sword, I Class Commander,By C.f.carlman, C.1917 Auction Archive arriving in the United KingdomKungliga Svrdsordens. Instituted in 1749. Type II (1871 1919 Issue). In silver, the centrepiece in Gold with blue enamels, each arm with ten faceted rays, maker marked "CFC" (C. F. Carlman, Stockholm), marked with the National three crowns (Tre Kronor) hallmark, marked with an "s" within a hexagon (silver standard), city stamped with the King's bust (made in Stockholm) and date marked "P7" (1917) on the reverse, measuring 79. 5 mm (w) x 79. 5 mm (h),