Serbia, Kingdom. An Order of the Cross of Takovo, Knight, c. 1880. visually-hidden insignia consisting of a silvered

insignia consisting of a silvered bronze two-headed eagle

“54” tag behind leather sweat band

the reverse bearing a raised depiction of a medieval Russian warrior clutching a sword and shield

Dated to Brest

Accompanied by two Imperial Air Service prop and wings insignia in red felt

Serbia, Kingdom. An Order of the Cross of Takovo, Knight, c. 1880. visually-hidden insignia consisting of a silvered(Orden Takovskog krsta). Instituted in 1865. In gilded bronze, hollow centre, Maltese cross in white enamel, superimposed on a Saltire cross, the obverse centerpiece bearing the cypher of Mihailo Obrenovi IV, unmarked, but of very fine quality Austrian manufacture, circa 1900, inclusive of its sword suspension 45. 3 mm (h) x 34. 6 mm (w), near mint. ! An excellent example Footnote: The Order of the Cross of Takovo was instituted in the Principality of