Sweden, Kingdom. An Order of Vasa, I Class Commander in Gold Archive tower with veritcally pinned gold

tower with veritcally pinned gold suspension ring

accompanied by the fitted pasteboard case of issue

Blennerhassett was awarded the Distinguished Service Order

with fellow Victoria Cross recipient and Canadian ace Billy Bishop which lasted for about three years

dated "1300-1500" at the far left

Sweden, Kingdom. An Order of Vasa, I Class Commander in Gold Archive tower with veritcally pinned gold(Kungliga Vasaorden). Instituted 1772. Type I (1772 1844). A very early, Napoleonic period award, in Gold with fine red enameling, with separately applied wheat stock at centre, measuring 28. 5mm (w) x 60. 8 mm (h), weighs 14. 92 grams, enamels intact, small areas of wear to edges, in extremely fine condition.