Description
featuring sets of multiple rays in each quadrant
intact crystal held in place by a circular brass frame
silvering wear evident on the raised edge and on the reverse
by maker A (Assmann)
Constructed of a wine-red wool base bordered by gold threaded trimming
Sweden, Kingdom. An Order Of Vasa, Collar Grand Cross, C.1950 Auction Archive featuring sets of multiple rays(Kungliga Vasaorden). Instituted 1772 by King Gustav III. Type II (1866 1975). A rarely offered and desirable Collar of the order with a total of well proportioned silver gilt 16 links, composing of four tied sheaves (House of Vasas emblem) with finely enameled blue and white ropes, together with four enameled white and red heraldic symbol of the nettle leaves (House of Holsteins coat of arms), interlinked with eight additional crowned shields with