Sweden, Kingdom. An Order Of Vasa, Commander’s Star, C.1900 Auction Archive with a German National eagle

with a German National eagle perched on the top of the badge with a mobile swastika in its talons

According to the address on the back Schmeling lived in the town of Hollenstedt

the obverse bearing a hand-embroidered silver aluminum wire letter “Ü” for Übungslager (Training Camp)

(Waffen-SS Totenkopf)

Members of the 1st Battalion were sent to England during World War Two

Sweden, Kingdom. An Order Of Vasa, Commander’s Star, C.1900 Auction Archive with a German National eagleInstituted May 29, 1772. A silver Maltese cross with ball finials and detailing on the arms, with a crowned Vasa Sheaf in the center, with a vertical pinback on the reverse, measuring at 83. 9mm (w) x 83. 2mm (h) and weighing at 35. 3 grams, dark patina and areas of wear, in extremely fine condition.