Sweden, Kingdom. An Order Of Vasa In Gold, I Class Knight, C.1890 GTRexclude 45 mm x 103 mm

45 mm x 103 mm

Though he was convicted

Number 2 - September 16

He was drafted on April 28

It was dispatched in India in July 1837 and later having moved on to Afghanistan saw action at the Battle of Kabul in September 1842 during the First Anglo-Afghan War

Sweden, Kingdom. An Order Of Vasa In Gold, I Class Knight, C.1890 GTRexclude 45 mm x 103 mm(Kungl. Vasaorden). Instituted in 1772. In 18K Gold with red, white and green enamels, weighing 17. 1 grams, measuring 39. 5 mm (w) x 59. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its crown and laterally pierced ball suspension, very light crazing evident in the white enamels on both sides of the arm at 6 o'clock, original ribbon, extremely fine. Footnote: The Royal Order of Vasa is a Swedish order of chivalry, awarded to citizens of Sweden for service to state and