Knight's Cross, 1st Type, awarded in 1883-1903. Breast Badge, 63x39 mm., gilt Silver, hallmarked, blue bordered, white enameled arms with ball finials, flanked by serbian double-eagles with enameled breast shields; the edges, finely 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.
A beautiful and rare early decoration in extremely fine condition! I R!