Sweden, Kingdom. An Order of the North Star, I Class Knight in Gold Hold circumscribed by an inscription of

circumscribed by an inscription of “ERSTE N

a fantastic period reference guide in extremely fine condition

reinforced along all three edges with light hand stitching

fine condition with moderate signs of corrosion on the obverse

Sweden, Kingdom. An Order of the North Star, I Class Knight in Gold Hold circumscribed by an inscription of(Nordstjrneorden). Instituted 1748 by King Frederick I. In Gold, consisting of a white enamelled Maltese Cross with ball finials, crowns in each quadrant, obverse centre presenting a white enamelled star on a blue background, encircled by the Motto NESCIT OCCASUM (It knows no decline), reverse presents matching centre, with an ornate Royal crown suspension, measuring 38. 38 mm (w) x 57. 46 mm (h inclusive of crown, and integral suspension loop),