Sweden, Kingdom. An Order of the North Star, Grand Cross in Gold, by Carlman Province of China This is an extremely well-preserved

This is an extremely well-preserved Franz Joseph Order Commander's Cross

74 mm (h) and weighing 14

green laurels have been cleaned and exhibit enamel loss

13 Canadian General Hospital at Picton

Sweden, Kingdom. An Order of the North Star, Grand Cross in Gold, by Carlman Province of China This is an extremely well-preserved(Kungliga Nordstjrneorden). Instituted in 1748. A Grand Cross in silver gilt, featuring a white enamelled Maltese cross with ball finials, a three dimensional crown in each quadrant, the obverse medallion featured a blue enamelled field with a while enamelled five point star in the center and the motto NESCIT OCCASUM around the edge, the reverse medallion mirrors the obverse, the badge is surmounted by a large crown, measures 54. 3 mm (w) x 78. 2 mm