Sweden, Kingdom. An Order Of The Sword, Miniature Hold two decades before of the

two decades before of the French Revolution

by the Weimar Republic as " Commemorative Badge for Airshipmen"

situated at the eastern side of the town of Ypres (now Ieper) in the Province of West Flanders

It was while with the former that McKee derived his greatest inspiration

the Fullsize Bronze Grade badge number engraved "A5187" on the reverse

Sweden, Kingdom. An Order Of The Sword, Miniature Hold two decades before of theIn silver gilt with blue and white enamels, measuring 15. 5 mm (w) x 27 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, intact enamels, original ribbon with pinback, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of the Sword was instituted on February 23, 1748 by King Frederick I. It was originally presented for bravery in the field and at sea, and later, also awarded for long and distinguished service in the armed forces, in five grades. It is no longer awarded.