Sweden, Kingdom. An Order of the North Star, Grand Cross in Gold, by Carlman visually-hidden demonstrating flecking and surface scratching

demonstrating flecking and surface scratching to the enamels with additional moderate loss of finish to the base metal

and is numbered 02097

soiling and discolouration on the edges of the pages

light brown threading giving definition to the propeller and wreath

Gilded brass fixtures are secured to the tip and throat

Sweden, Kingdom. An Order of the North Star, Grand Cross in Gold, by Carlman visually-hidden demonstrating flecking and surface scratching(Kungliga Nordstjrneorden). Instituted in 1748. A Grand Cross in silver gilt, featuring a white enamelled Maltese cross with ball finials, a three dimensional crown in each quadrant, the obverse medallion featured a blue enamelled field with a while enamelled five point star in the center and the motto NESCIT OCCASUM around the edge, the reverse medallion mirrors the obverse, the badge is surmounted by a large crown, measures 54. 3 mm (w) x 78. 2 mm