Sweden, Kingdom. An Order Of Vasa, I Class Knight In Gold, By C.f Carlman, C.1918 Hold American Expeditionary Force Past Commander

American Expeditionary Force Past Commander Badge

dated September 26

Monetny Dvor mint marked and number engraved "85288" on the reverse

maker marked in Birmingham in 1919

Sweden, Kingdom. An Order Of Vasa, I Class Knight In Gold, By C.f Carlman, C.1918 Hold American Expeditionary Force Past Commander(Kungl. Vasaorden). Instituted in 1772. (1860 1975). In Gold, a white Maltese cross with ball finials, and crowns in each quadrant, the obverse medallion features a sheaf of wheat surrounded by a red ring inscribed GUSTAF D III INSTIKTARE MDCCLXXII, the reverse mirrors the obverse, the cross is surmounted by a royal crown, measures 38. 2mm (w) x 58. 5mm (h inclusive of cross adorned surmounting crown, weighs 18. 4 grams including ribbon, enamels