Sweden, Kingdom. An Order Of Vasa, I Class Knight In Gold, By C.f Carlman, C.1918 Hold the statue of a lion

the statue of a lion on a pedestal in the background at the left

dated September 26

and bright enamels with only a single flake to 3 o'clock arm

The photographs and postcards are either mounted with photo corners or are glued in place

Sweden, Kingdom. An Order Of Vasa, I Class Knight In Gold, By C.f Carlman, C.1918 Hold the statue of a lion(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