Sweden, Kingdom. An Order Of The North Star, Ii Clas Commander, C.1920 Hold 18 Canadian General Hospital RCAMC

18 Canadian General Hospital RCAMC in Cobourg

re-instituted the Order as an Austrian Order of Knighthood

with which he would participate in the attack on Russia in the summer of 1941

white and black striped ribbon bar

including historical notes

Sweden, Kingdom. An Order Of The North Star, Ii Clas Commander, C.1920 Hold 18 Canadian General Hospital RCAMCInstitution Date: March 23, 1748. In silver gilt, with blue and white enamels and a crown suspension, obverse and reverse medallions bear the motto of the Order, which translates to It knows no descent. measuring at 55mm (w) x 80mm (h to top of crown suspension), on period neck ribbon, in extremely fine condition. Footnote: This Order was founded by King Frederick I on April 28, 1748. Apart from the Order of the Seraphim, it is the only other Order