Sweden, Kingdom. An Order Of The North Star, Commander Grand Cross Set, C.1900 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac itself encompassed by two rows

itself encompassed by two rows of gold bullion wire on the outer edge

bearing inter-woven silver threaded insignia

returning to Canada aboard the S

three bands of crimson Waffenfarbe piping (indicating artillery) ring the cap

Sweden, Kingdom. An Order Of The North Star, Commander Grand Cross Set, C.1900 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac itself encompassed by two rows(Nordstjrneorden). Instituted 1748 by King Frederick I. Type II (1871 1919). A lovely sash badge of the order in 18K Gold, consisting of a white enamelled Maltese Cross with ball finials, Gold crowns in each quadrant with enamelled jewels, obverse centre presenting a white enamelled star on a blue background, Motto "Nescit occasum" (It knows no decline) in Gold lettering, reverse presents matching centre, with an ornate Royal crown suspension with