Description
The front panel inscribed "PRISONER OF WAR"
forced Carmichael to be admitted to Marseille Stationary Hospital in Marseille
on loop for suspension from period original neck ribbon
Grand Cross - a fine quality case
50mm(w) x 51mm(h)
Sweden, Kingdom. An Order Of Vasa In Gold, I Class Knight, C.1890 Auction The front panel inscribed "PRISONER(Kungl. Vasaorden). Instituted in 1772. In 18K Gold with red, white and green enamels, weighing 17. 1 grams, measuring 39. 5 mm (w) x 59. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its crown and laterally pierced ball suspension, very light crazing evident in the white enamels on both sides of the arm at 6 o'clock, original ribbon, extremely fine. Footnote: The Royal Order of Vasa is a Swedish order of chivalry, awarded to citizens of Sweden for service to state and