Sweden, Kingdom. An Order of the North Star, Grand Cross Star by Carlman, 1978 GTRexclude the obverse of both trimmed

the obverse of both trimmed with machine-embroidered silver-grey tresses and bearing inscriptions of “WEST” flanked on each side by crossed swords

STÜBBE BERLIN C" on the reverse

Double engraved blade exhibits few minor imperfections

bearing a raised inscription of “GOTT MIT UNS” (“GOD WITH US”)

overall a better than fine decoration

Sweden, Kingdom. An Order of the North Star, Grand Cross Star by Carlman, 1978 GTRexclude the obverse of both trimmed(Kungliga Nordstjrneorden). Instituted in 1748. A Grand Cross Star of the Order, in silver presents a four armed Maltese cross with smooth rays and ball finials, a cluster of nine smooth rays in each quadrant, a five point silver star is superimposed in the center, the reverse presents a single pin assembly, marked on the hinge denoting 830 silver fineness, manufacture by C. F. Carlman, Swedish crown control mark, and date mark denoting 1978 creation,