Sweden, Kingdom. An Order Of Vasa In Gold, 1St Class Commander, C.1815 certificate_of_authenticity 135 died of disease

135 died of disease

Ebony-colored wooden handle with embedded aluminum eagle exhibits some slight chipping where it butts the upper crossguard on the opposite side

A Japanese Sericulture Association Merit Medal - Two-piece construction

scatttered gilt loss

Sweden, Kingdom. An Order Of Vasa In Gold, 1St Class Commander, C.1815 certificate_of_authenticity 135 died of disease(Kungliga Vasaorden). Instituted 1772. Type I (1772 1844). A very early, Napoleonic period award, in Gold with fine red enameling, with separately applied wheat stock at centre, measuring 28 mm (w) x 58 mm (h inclusive of integral ring suspension), weighing 19. 2 grams, with large elongated loop to accommodate large original green neck ribbon, extremely fine and rare.