Sweden, Kingdom. An Order of the North Star, Grand Cross Star by Carlman, 1978 GTRexclude overall a better than fine

overall a better than fine decoration

Gold-plated sterling silver

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

Double engraved blade exhibits few minor imperfections

"MILLCO" Windmill insignia maker marked

Sweden, Kingdom. An Order of the North Star, Grand Cross Star by Carlman, 1978 GTRexclude overall a better than fine(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,