Sweden, Kingdom. An Order Of Vasa, Knight, BY C.F.Carlman Province of China measures 181mm (l) x 33mm

measures 181mm (l) x 33mm (width of guard)

The Battle of Chesma was fought on the same day as the land Battle of Larga

the reverse marked with a RZM logo and maker code “M1/156” for Argentor-Werke

medallion framed by laurel branches

reverse inscribed in Latin "M

Sweden, Kingdom. An Order Of Vasa, Knight, BY C.F.Carlman Province of China measures 181mm (l) x 33mm(Kungliga Vasaorden). Instituted in 1772. In silver gilt, a white enameled Maltese cross, each arm finished with two ball finials, a Gold crown of Sweden in each quadrant, obverse roundel bearing a vase and a sheaf encircled by a red enameled band featuring the inscription GUSTAF DEN III INST. MDCCLXXII, with mirrored reverse roundel, measuring 63 mm (h) x 40 mm (w) inclusive of crown suspension, on original green ribbon, in extremely fine condition.