Sweden, Kingdom. An Order Of The North Star, Commander Grand Cross Set, C.1900 Newly Listed in patinated tombac)

in patinated tombac)

They are extensive and tell the story of this German family

This dagger

see Carsten Baldes

Fittings on this dagger are nickel plated

Sweden, Kingdom. An Order Of The North Star, Commander Grand Cross Set, C.1900 Newly Listed in patinated tombac)(Nordstjrneorden). Instituted 1748 by King Frederick I. Type II (1871 1919). A lovely sash badge of the order in 18K Gold, consisting of a white enamelled Maltese Cross with ball finials, Gold crowns in each quadrant with enamelled jewels, obverse centre presenting a white enamelled star on a blue background, Motto "Nescit occasum" (It knows no decline) in Gold lettering, reverse presents matching centre, with an ornate Royal crown suspension with