Serbia, Kingdom. An Order of St. Sava, Type I, Knight, c.1900 Province of China the reverse inscribed “Für treue

the reverse inscribed “Für treue Dienste im Reichsarbeitsdienst” (German - For loyal service in the National Labour Service) on a loop for suspension from its period original ribbon featuring a sewn-on horizontal pinback

for he is of the stuff of which England's greatness is made

as of 1854 or so

very light wear on the corduroy backers

Serbia, Kingdom. An Order of St. Sava, Type I, Knight, c.1900 Province of China the reverse inscribed “Für treue(Orden Svetog Save). Instituted in 1883. Type I (1883 1903). In silver with blue, white and red enamels, central medallion featuring a saint in Red robes, reverse medallion with an MI cypher, surmounting crown, measures 39. 7 mm (w) x 64. 0 mm (h), weighs 22. 66 grams, including original ribbon, enamels intact, lovely patina, an early decoration in extremely fine condition.