Sweden, Kingdom. Royal Order of the Sword, Silver Merit Medal certificate_of_authenticity With "Aviation" clasp

With "Aviation" clasp

light soiling on the inside lid lining and the medal bed

it was determined that the condition had spread to both feet

November 15

Sweden, Kingdom. Royal Order of the Sword, Silver Merit Medal certificate_of_authenticity With "Aviation" clasp(Svrdsorden). Instituted in 1748. In silver, measuring 30. 8 mm (w) x 45. 2 mm (h), original ribbon, scattered contact marks evident on the reverse, extremely fine. In its cardboard box of issue, maroon pebbled exterior, inside lid in white cloth and maker marked "C. F. CARLMAN", base with a recessed medal bed in red felt, light wear on the exterior, case near extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of the Sword was instituted on February 23, 1748 by King