Sweden, Kingdom. A Cased Order of Vasa in Gold, I Class Knight, c.1900 Auction measuring 26 mm (w) x

measuring 26 mm (w) x 118 mm (l)

obverse illustrating a spread-winged eagle standing upon a block bearing a swastika

a lion in front of the tablet and a plane on top

Oberhausen

accompanied by handwritten notes from the owner connecting them to the alternate versions earlier in the book

Sweden, Kingdom. A Cased Order of Vasa in Gold, I Class Knight, c.1900 Auction measuring 26 mm (w) x(Kungliga Vasaorden). Instituted May 29th, 1772. Type II (1860 1975). A fine example of this order, beautifully crafted in 18kt Gold, consisting of a white enameled Maltese Cross with ball finials and Swedish Royal Crowns in each quadrant, the obverse features an oval roundel presenting a vase and a sheaf encircled by a red enameled band featuring the inscription Gustaf den III. Inst. MDCCLXXII, the reverse mirroring the obverse, measuring 39. 17 mm