Sweden. An Order Of The Sword, Commander Breast Star, Type Ii, C.1880 By Kretly, Paris GTRexclude unmarked reverse however exhibiting the

unmarked reverse however exhibiting the manufacturing characteristics of Steinhauer & Lück

was called back to Canada to take command of a new battalion

as per notification from the War Department

He signed his Attestation Paper with the 159th Infantry Battalion "1st Algonquin Battalion" on September 8

" The report was signed by Lieutenant Bulmer

Sweden. An Order Of The Sword, Commander Breast Star, Type Ii, C.1880 By Kretly, Paris GTRexclude unmarked reverse however exhibiting the(1871 1919); In characteristic French style, four armed hand filed cross with a gold centre with blue enamels, 3 gold crown, maker marked "No 46 KRETLY PALAIS ROYAL PARIS" on the reverse cartouche, measuring 68. 5 mm (w) x 68. 5 mm (h), vertical pinback flanked by dual prongs, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of the Sword is a Swedish order of chivalry created by King Frederick I of Sweden on February 23, 1748, together with the Order of the