Sweden, Kingdom. An Order Of The Sword, I Class Commander,By C.f.carlman, C.1917 Auction Archive with "SEMPER PARATUS" ribbon banner

with "SEMPER PARATUS" ribbon banner

It’s interesting to note that WWI examples of this award are rare

5 mm x 60 mm inclusive of crown suspension

Forrest graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point

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Sweden, Kingdom. An Order Of The Sword, I Class Commander,By C.f.carlman, C.1917 Auction Archive with "SEMPER PARATUS" ribbon bannerKungliga Svrdsordens. Instituted in 1749. Type II (1871 1919 Issue). In silver, the centrepiece in Gold with blue enamels, each arm with ten faceted rays, maker marked "CFC" (C. F. Carlman, Stockholm), marked with the National three crowns (Tre Kronor) hallmark, marked with an "s" within a hexagon (silver standard), city stamped with the King's bust (made in Stockholm) and date marked "P7" (1917) on the reverse, measuring 79. 5 mm (w) x 79. 5 mm (h),