Sweden, Kingdom. An Order of the North Star, II Class Commander Republic of the obverse bearing a raised

the obverse bearing a raised First Republic-style Austrian national eagle clutching a coat of arms

the buckle demonstrating consisting patina and oxidation

disembarking in Sydney on October 9th

He had been hospitalized four times previously during his RCAF training but it was his during his fifth stay in hospital

spotting on the tip of arm at 9 o'clock

Sweden, Kingdom. An Order of the North Star, II Class Commander Republic of the obverse bearing a raised(Nordstjrneorden). Instituted 1748 by King Frederick I. In silver gilt, a commander badge featuring a white enamel Maltese cross with ball finials and crowns in each quadrant, the obverse medallion features a white enamel star on a blue enamel yield with the inscription NESCIT OCCASUM, the reverse medallion mirrors the obverse, the cross is surmounted by a large crown with enamel details, measures 54. 7 mm (w) x 80. 2 mm (h), weighs 33. 19 grams