Sweden, Kingdom. A Cased Order of Vasa in Gold, I Class Knight, c.1900 Auction Archive measuring 24 cm (w) x

measuring 24 cm (w) x 118 cm (l)

Bayey is noted in the November 14th 1916 issue of the London Gazette

116th and 125th Infantry Battalions and the 8th Reserve Battalion

The quillon is executed with a double hook in classic fire personnel design

Sweden, Kingdom. A Cased Order of Vasa in Gold, I Class Knight, c.1900 Auction Archive measuring 24 cm (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