Norway, Kingdom. A Royal Order Of Saint Olaf, Grand Cross, By J. Tostrup, Oslo, C.1850 United Republic of Pilot Officer Beale

Pilot Officer Beale

the obverse central disc bears a red eagle on a white enamel background

McDonald and Chief Torpedoman John Mihalowski

the CVSMK is un-named as issued

Norway, Kingdom. A Royal Order Of Saint Olaf, Grand Cross, By J. Tostrup, Oslo, C.1850 United Republic of Pilot Officer Beale(Den Kongelige Norske Sankt Olavs Orden). Instituted in 1847. Type I. Sash Badge: in 18K Gold with red, white and blue enamels, maker marked "J. T." (J. Tostrup, Oslo) and marked "750" (18K Gold) on the loop, measuring 59. 5 mm (w) x 82. 7 mm (h), crazing evident in the white enamels on the beads butting the voided areas at the base of the crown on the reverse, on its original full length sash incorporating a decorative moir pattern; and Breast Star: