Sweden. An Order Of The Sword, Commander Breast Star, Type Ii, C.1880 By Kretly, Paris Auction Archive The Battalion sailed April 17

The Battalion sailed April 17

31 mm x 31

He is not on the 1896 Army List and appears to have retired from the Bengal Medical Department with 28 years service

" The Hall of Remembrance was dedicated in the presence of His Royal Highness

The trousers are fabricated from a fine green wool

Sweden. An Order Of The Sword, Commander Breast Star, Type Ii, C.1880 By Kretly, Paris Auction Archive The Battalion sailed April 17(1871 1919); In characteristic French style, four armed hand filed cross with a gold centre with blue enamels, 3 gold crown, maker marked "No 46 KRETLY PALAIS ROYAL PARIS" on the reverse cartouche, measuring 68. 5 mm (w) x 68. 5 mm (h), vertical pinback flanked by dual prongs, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of the Sword is a Swedish order of chivalry created by King Frederick I of Sweden on February 23, 1748, together with the Order of the