Sweden, Kingdom. A Miniature Order of St. Vasa, Knight, in Gold certificate_of_authenticity HMS Pandora from April 30

HMS Pandora from April 30

The Cross resembles somewhat the Cross for War Merit (Croce al Merito di Guerra) and is often referred to as the ‘Croce al Merito di Guerra per le Operazioni Militari in Spagna’ (Cross for War Merit for the Military Operations in Spain)

58mm (x87mm including wreath suspension)

exhibiting scattered wear spots in the blue finish on the three hands

The Order is one of a number created by 'Marie de Lusignan'

Sweden, Kingdom. A Miniature Order of St. Vasa, Knight, in Gold certificate_of_authenticity HMS Pandora from April 30Instituted May 29 1772. In 18Kt Gold, a miniature decoration consisting of white enamelled arms with ball finials, crowns in each quadrant, the obverse featuring a bound sheaf of wheat encircled by a red ring inscribed GUSTAF DEN III INST MDCCLXXII, the reverse mirrors the obverse, surmounted by a large crown, measures 16. 7 mm (w) x 24. 8 mm (h), weighs 3. 23 grams, worn on original ribbon, enamels intact, in extremely fine condition.