Sweden, Kingdom. A Cased Order of Vasa in Gold, I Class Knight, c.1900 Auction obverse illustrating a spread-winged eagle

obverse illustrating a spread-winged eagle standing upon a block bearing a swastika

centerpiece misaligned on both obverse and reverse of medal

in slightly worn conidian

accompanied by handwritten notes from the owner connecting them to the alternate versions earlier in the book

accompanied by its period original package of issue

Sweden, Kingdom. A Cased Order of Vasa in Gold, I Class Knight, c.1900 Auction obverse illustrating a spread-winged eagle(Kungliga Vasaorden). Instituted May 29th, 1772. Type II (1860 1975). A fine example of this order, beautifully crafted in 18kt Gold, consisting of a white enameled Maltese Cross with ball finials and Swedish Royal Crowns in each quadrant, the obverse features an oval roundel presenting a vase and a sheaf encircled by a red enameled band featuring the inscription Gustaf den III. Inst. MDCCLXXII, the reverse mirroring the obverse, measuring 39. 17 mm