Sweden, Kingdom. An Order Of Vasa, I Class Knight In Gold, By C.f Carlman, C.1918 Auction Archive to be awarded for gallantry

to be awarded for gallantry in the field of battle

a member of the successful Ravenscroft wig making family

38 - The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire: The Emblem for Gallantry

The certificate states that Sanitäts-Unteroffizier (Medical NCO) of the 1st Company of Medical Training Detachment of the Luftwaffe 7

Sweden, Kingdom. An Order Of Vasa, I Class Knight In Gold, By C.f Carlman, C.1918 Auction Archive to be awarded for gallantry(Kungl. Vasaorden). Instituted in 1772. (1860 1975). In Gold, a white Maltese cross with ball finials, and crowns in each quadrant, the obverse medallion features a sheaf of wheat surrounded by a red ring inscribed GUSTAF D III INSTIKTARE MDCCLXXII, the reverse mirrors the obverse, the cross is surmounted by a royal crown, measures 38. 2mm (w) x 58. 5mm (h inclusive of cross adorned surmounting crown, weighs 18. 4 grams including ribbon, enamels