Sweden, Kingdom. A Miniature Order of St. Vasa, Knight, in Gold certificate_of_authenticity 58mm (x87mm including wreath suspension)

58mm (x87mm including wreath suspension)

The Cross resembles somewhat the Cross for War Merit (Croce al Merito di Guerra) and is often referred to as the ‘Croce al Merito di Guerra per le Operazioni Militari in Spagna’ (Cross for War Merit for the Military Operations in Spain)

the inside and base lined in red satin

a Correspondent/Propaganda EM’s shoulder strap

two rivets on the reverse - the eagle slightly loose

Sweden, Kingdom. A Miniature Order of St. Vasa, Knight, in Gold certificate_of_authenticity 58mm (x87mm including wreath suspension)Instituted May 29 1772. In 18Kt Gold, a miniature decoration consisting of white enamelled arms with ball finials, crowns in each quadrant, the obverse featuring a bound sheaf of wheat encircled by a red ring inscribed GUSTAF DEN III INST MDCCLXXII, the reverse mirrors the obverse, surmounted by a large crown, measures 16. 7 mm (w) x 24. 8 mm (h), weighs 3. 23 grams, worn on original ribbon, enamels intact, in extremely fine condition.