Serbia, Kingdom. An Order of the Cross of Takovo, II Class Breast Star visually-hidden The hardships of the aftermath

The hardships of the aftermath of the war only exacerbated his health’s decline

the obverse inscribed “FJ1” topped by a crown and with laurel bunches at the base

measuring 106mm

A well preserved example of an “Eisernes Kreuz 1939 1

Serbia, Kingdom. An Order of the Cross of Takovo, II Class Breast Star visually-hidden The hardships of the aftermathInstituted May 22, 1865. In silver and enamels, an eight point star of smooth rays, white enamelled cross with green enamelled wreath, the obverse medallion features the inscription 8 Rv KN8 , the reverse presents a short screwpost with removable nut, two rivets, measures 83 mm (w) x 83. 7 mm (h), weighs 67. 2 grams, enamels chips throughout, loss of gilt, remains near very fine.