SWEDEN ROYAL KNIGHT GRAND CROSS (ORDER OF THE SWORD) 1ST CLASS
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| Reference Number: Avaluer:167027 | Country/Region of Manufacture: Russian Federation |
Brand New. High Quality Replica of the Sweden Royal Knight Grand Cross (Order Of The Sword) First Class. History:The order was created by King Frederick I in 1748, along with two other orders, the Order of the Seraphim and the Order of the Polar Star. In 1788, King Gustav III created two new grades of the order, which could only be bestowed in war time:"Knight Grand Cross First Class" - The cross is in shape similar to the Knight's cross, but as large as the Grand Cross badge a...nd is worn on a necklet, and the star is in the shape of an upraised silver sword. It was awarded to division commanders of at least the rank of a major general for achieving a major victory in battle. Even the monarch could only wear the insignia Knight Grand Cross by the unanimous decision of his officers (e.g., Gustavus III, Charles XIII and Charles XIV John."Knight Grand Cross" - The cross is in shape similar to the Knight's cross, but as large as the Grand Cross badge and is worn on a necklet, and the star is in the shape of two crossed upright silver swords.These grades proper were only given to commissioned officers, but an affiliated decoration, the Svärdstecken ("Badge of the Sword"), introduced in 1850, was given to non-commissioned officers; one thus decorated would call himself a svärdsman ("Sword man"). A Medal of the Sword was also introduced for enlisted men. Both the non-commissioned officers and the enlisted men had to have served for at least sixteen years to qualify respective for the Badge and Medal.In 1952 a special medal of distinction was added to the order. These could only be bestowed in wartime. They are the War Cross of the Order of the Sword in Gold, in Silver and in Bronze. They are worn on the same ribbon as the order and the medal consist of the cross saltire of the Order struck in gold, silver or bronze, with an upraised sword behind central medallion bearing the Swedish three crowns and in the spaces between the upper and lower arms of the cross. At the top of the points of the upper arms of the cross and of the sword is a small royal crown.Membership of the order has not been awarded since 1975, but technically it still exists. King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden frequently wears his Commander Grand Cross necklet and badge.Formerly the reception of new Commanders Grand Cross took place without religious ceremonies in the royal apartments, but in the presence of the other Commanders Grand Cross of the Order, of the Knights of the Seraphim, and the Commanders Grand Cross of all the other orders. By the oath the Commander elect bound himself “to defend with life and property the Evangelical-Lutheran religion, to serve faithfully the King and the country, and to combat courageously against the foes of the country.” When a foreigner was elected a Commander of the Grand Cross, the insignia were sent to him abroad, while he, in his turn, transmitted to the archives of the Order a statement of the services rendered by him.Manufacturing Techniques: casting, stamping, engraving. List of materials used: molding color alloy (nickel, tin, brass, zinc), enamel.
Product Dimensions: 9 cm. x 5 cm.Net weight: 53 g.
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Product Dimensions: 9 cm. x 5 cm.Net weight: 53 g.
Worldwide Shipping Available.Listed item will be shipped from Moscow, Russia by Airmail Registered Mail with tracking number.Your auction lot will be shipped the day after your payment is received, and confirmed. Please, always feel free to contact me if you have any questions about your purchase and my products.
