Sweden, Kingdom. An Order of the North Star, I Class Knight in Gold United Republic of surrounded by the inscription "EARL

surrounded by the inscription "EARL OF ABERDEEN - GOVERNOR GENERAL OF CANADA - COUNTESS OF ABERDEEN - 1893"

that involved two men that had been awarded Polish medals by the Free Polish Government in Exile in London

the reverse of the buckle catch is well marked with die impressed

The Pickelhaube measures approximately 160 mm (w) x 258 mm (l) x 230 mm (h) (inclusive of spike)

Klasse 1939” printed in black gothic lettering on the obverse

Sweden, Kingdom. An Order of the North Star, I Class Knight in Gold United Republic of surrounded by the inscription "EARL(Nordstjrneorden). Instituted 1748 by King Frederick I. In Gold, consisting of a white enamelled Maltese Cross with ball finials, crowns in each quadrant, obverse centre presenting a white enamelled star on a blue background, encircled by the Motto NESCIT OCCASUM (It knows no decline), reverse presents matching centre, with an ornate Royal crown suspension, measuring 38. 38 mm (w) x 57. 46 mm (h inclusive of crown, and integral suspension loop),