Sweden, Kingdom. A Miniature Order of St. Vasa, Knight, in Gold certificate_of_authenticity two rivets on the reverse

two rivets on the reverse - the eagle slightly loose

the inside and base lined in red satin

On May 26th

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)

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 two rivets on the reverseInstituted 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.