Sweden, Kingdom. An Order Of Vasa In Gold, I Class Knight, By C.f. Carlman Auction The Order was instituted as

The Order was instituted as an Order of Knighthood rewarding individuals who had defended the Catholic Faith

John Canada for Service Badge 1939-1945 (sterling silver with red enamels

the shield inscribed across the top "9Bn

All 864 of these medals were later purged by Congress in 1917

Sweden, Kingdom. An Order Of Vasa In Gold, I Class Knight, By C.f. Carlman Auction The Order was instituted as(Kungl. Vasaorden). Instituted in 1772. In 18K Gold with red, white and green enamels, weighing 13. 9 grams, maker marked "CFC" (C. F. Carlman, Stockholm), marked "18K" (Gold) and marked with the National three crowns (Tre Kronor) hallmark, measuring 39. 5 mm (w) x 62 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, crazing evident in the white enamels on both sides of the arm at 9 o'clock, independent original ribbon, near extremely fine. In its hardshelled