Sweden, Kingdom. An Order of the Seraphim, Grand Cross in Gold, By Carlman, with Case Auction weighing at 40

weighing at 40

the 4th Battalion was referred to by The Times newspaper as "The non-stop Gurkhas"

casting crack evident on the upper arm of the CCW on the obverse

Albert Scheidig

It measures approximately 21 cm (w) x 25 cm (l) x 14 cm (h)

Sweden, Kingdom. An Order of the Seraphim, Grand Cross in Gold, By Carlman, with Case Auction weighing at 40(Kungliga Serafimerorden). Instituted by King Frederick I on 23 February 1748. A lovely Grand Cross Badge, a white enamelled Maltese Cross with crosses on each and ball finials, winged cherubs in each quadrant, the central medallion in blue enamels featuring the inscription IHS (Iesus Hominum Slavator), with three crowns, the reverse medallion presents the letters FRS (Fredericus Rex Sueciae), the cross is surmounted by a large crown with red, white,