the reverse bearing a central raised inscription of “VERDIENST UM DEN STAAT” (“SERVICE TO THE STATE”)
better than very fine condition with folding creases
measuring 283 mm in length
with its exceptionally well preserved period-original combatant’s ribbon
Carlman - In gold and enamels
Serbia, Kingdom. An Order of St. Sava, Knight V Class, By G.A Scheid, c. 1900 Hold the reverse bearing a centralInstituted in 1883. Type I (1883 1903 Issue). In silver gilt, maltese cross in blue and white enamel, each of the arms finished with two ball finials, Serbian double eagles with shields in each corner, obverse oval centerpiece shows St. Sava wearing red robes surrounded by inscription in blue enamel, reverse oval centerpiece shows crowned monogram of Milan I of Serbia within blue enameled outer circlet decorated with golden laurel wreath, inclusive of