Sweden, Kingdom. Royal Order of the Sword, Silver Merit Medal consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac he had contributed to the

he had contributed to the Widows and Orphans Pension Fund

Footnote: Robert W

the obverse pebbled with a Stahlhelm superimposed on crossed swords within a wreath of laurel leaves with a tied bow at the bottom

marked "Ordinul Steaua R

A high-quality example in near extremely fine condition

Sweden, Kingdom. Royal Order of the Sword, Silver Merit Medal consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac he had contributed to the(Svrdsorden). Instituted in 1748. In silver, measuring 30. 8 mm (w) x 45. 2 mm (h), original ribbon, scattered contact marks evident on the reverse, extremely fine. In its cardboard box of issue, maroon pebbled exterior, inside lid in white cloth and maker marked "C. F. CARLMAN", base with a recessed medal bed in red felt, light wear on the exterior, case near extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of the Sword was instituted on February 23, 1748 by King