Sweden, Kingdom. A Royal Order Of The Seraphim, Grand Cross Star, By Kretly, Paris, C.1880 certificate_of_authenticity all on bluish-gray wool

all on bluish-gray wool

Beardmore & Company Limited of Glasgow (1916-1919)) on the underside at the rear but the accompanying batch number is obscured by speckled rust and paint chipping

I immediately closed the door and stood back

Contained within fitted case of issue

remains in near very fine condition

Sweden, Kingdom. A Royal Order Of The Seraphim, Grand Cross Star, By Kretly, Paris, C.1880 certificate_of_authenticity all on bluish-gray wool(Kungliga Serafimerorden). Instituted by King Frederick I on 23 February 1748. Of fine French manufacture and quality, consisting of a large Maltese Cross with ball finials, each arm featuring hand filed diamond facets, with separately affixed winged charubs in each quadrant, with a silver patriarchal cross overlaid on each arm, obverse centre presenting large blue enameled field on Gold with a white enameled "IHS" representing the Order Motto Iesus