Sweden, Kingdom. An Order of the Swords, I Class Commander Breast Star, c.1915 Auction 1917 Ontario Farm Service Corps

1917 Ontario Farm Service Corps Badge - Bronze

Footnote: The Canadian Depot Battalions were formed in August 1917 and established in central locations within various military districts across Canada

with tarnishing of silver

8261 Transport on September 17th

Sweden, Kingdom. An Order of the Swords, I Class Commander Breast Star, c.1915 Auction 1917 Ontario Farm Service CorpsInstituted February 23, 1748 by King Frederick I. In silver, a four armed star with faceted arms and ball finials, the center medallion presents a blue enamel field with three Gold crowns and a Gold sword in the middle, the reverse presents a vertical pinback, unmarked, measures 77. 90mm (w) x 77. 4mm (h), weighs 62. 9 grams, small chip in the blue enamel near the 9 oclock crown, lovely patina, remains in very fine condition.