Sweden, Kingdom. An Order of the Sword Silver Merit Medal consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac Republic: Order of the White

Republic: Order of the White Rose

marked "RAJD" in an inverted traingle and "GES

Ontario two days later

centre insignia raised slightly versus the cross base

the flagpoles and adjoining tassels in gold-coloured bullion wire

Sweden, Kingdom. An Order of the Sword Silver Merit Medal consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac Republic: Order of the WhiteInstituted in 1748. In silver, obverse centre shows three crowns around inscription KING AND FATHERLAND, reverse inscription reads For the Soldiers Merit, inclusive of crown suspension 44. 8 mm (h) x 31. 2 mm (w), on original yellow ribbon, very fine condition. Housed in case from a French maker, extremely fine condition. Footnote: The Order of the Sword was instituted on 23 February 1748 by King Frederick I. It was conferred upon Swedish military