illustrating a right-facing eagle with its talons clutching a shield bearing a swastika
between the writing TREUE DIENSTE BEI DER FAHRE
measuring 31 mm (w) x 104 mm (h)
all mounted to a magnetic medal bar
his right leg had to be amputated
Sweden, Kingdom. An Order Of Vasa, Ii Class Silver Grade Medal, C.1900 Newly Listed illustrating a right-facing eagle with(Kungl. Vasaorden). Instituted in 1772. In silver, measuring 23. 7 mm (w) x 33. 5 mm (h), dark patina, bruised, contact marks, replacement ribbon, better than very fine. Footnote: The Royal Order of Vasa is a Swedish order of chivalry, awarded to citizens of Sweden for service to state and society especially in the fields of agriculture, mining and commerce. It was instituted on May 29, 1772 by King Gustav III. It was unrestricted by birth or