the HOS units consisted of Croats
suspended from a 32 mm (w) x 5 mm (h) hanger with pinback)
maker marked “Hoffstätter Bonn” on the reverse
It concludes with a list of Gallantry Award recipients with citations for the Victoria Cross
3rd type “Kreissieger” badge
Sweden, Kingdom. An Order Of The North Star, Ii Clas Commander, C.1920 United Republic of the HOS units consisted ofInstitution 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