Sweden. An Order Of The Sword, Commander Breast Star, Type Ii, C.1880 By Kretly, Paris Auction Archive Dickens left for overseas in

Dickens left for overseas in the French theatre on February 28

this in very fine condition

Egypt and Sudan

The purpose of the badge was to prevent men of military age but not in uniform from being harassed by women pursuing them with white feathers

Sweden. An Order Of The Sword, Commander Breast Star, Type Ii, C.1880 By Kretly, Paris Auction Archive Dickens left for overseas in(1871 1919); In characteristic French style, four armed hand filed cross with a gold centre with blue enamels, 3 gold crown, maker marked "No 46 KRETLY PALAIS ROYAL PARIS" on the reverse cartouche, measuring 68. 5 mm (w) x 68. 5 mm (h), vertical pinback flanked by dual prongs, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of the Sword is a Swedish order of chivalry created by King Frederick I of Sweden on February 23, 1748, together with the Order of the