Sweden, Kingdom. An Order of the North Star, Grand Cross Star by Carlman, 1978 GTRexclude I Class (Large Version)

I Class (Large Version)

"MILLCO" Windmill insignia maker marked

Double engraved blade exhibits few minor imperfections

bronze gilt and enamelled shield affixed to its lightly soiled original ribbon with safety pin attachment

bearing a raised inscription of “GOTT MIT UNS” (“GOD WITH US”)

Sweden, Kingdom. An Order of the North Star, Grand Cross Star by Carlman, 1978 GTRexclude I Class (Large Version)(Kungliga Nordstjrneorden). Instituted in 1748. A Grand Cross Star of the Order, in silver presents a four armed Maltese cross with smooth rays and ball finials, a cluster of nine smooth rays in each quadrant, a five point silver star is superimposed in the center, the reverse presents a single pin assembly, marked on the hinge denoting 830 silver fineness, manufacture by C. F. Carlman, Swedish crown control mark, and date mark denoting 1978 creation,