Order of St. Sava

SKU: 
658
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SERBIA

4th Class Cross of the Order (1st Type), 60x36 mm, in gilt Silver with blue bordered, white enameled arms with ball finals, flanked by Serbian double-eagles with enameled breast shields; the edges, finley chiseled; white enameled, oval, obverse centre medallion with miniature painted image of the Saint wearing red robes, within blue enameled outer circlet bearing the Order’s motto in golden lettering; white enameled reverse centre medallion with elaborate, chiseled, crowned monogram of king Milan Obrenovich, within blue enameled outer circlet decorated with golden laurel wreath; upper loop as stylized palm leaves and hinged, royal suspension crown; round ribbon ring and original silk ribbon with rosette; in the original, red morocco case of issue with gold embossed russian inscription on the lid, indicating the class and deep-red, fitted, inner compartment and ivory silk lining. A beautiful, early decoration of Russian manufacture, excellent condition and probably one the highest Serbian rarities!I RR!

Shop ID: 
460/50
Low estimate: 
4000.00 EUR
high estimate: 
8000.00EUR