Sweden, Kingdom. Royal Order of the Sword, Silver Merit Medal certificate_of_authenticity the obverse bearing a raised

the obverse bearing a raised and crowned Hessian lion

while under intense mortar fire

21 mm x 80

November 15

demonstrating minor flecking and loss of finish to the enamels and base metals

Sweden, Kingdom. Royal Order of the Sword, Silver Merit Medal certificate_of_authenticity the obverse bearing a raised(Svrdsorden). Instituted in 1748. In silver, measuring 30. 8 mm (w) x 45. 2 mm (h), original ribbon, scattered contact marks evident on the reverse, extremely fine. In its cardboard box of issue, maroon pebbled exterior, inside lid in white cloth and maker marked "C. F. CARLMAN", base with a recessed medal bed in red felt, light wear on the exterior, case near extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of the Sword was instituted on February 23, 1748 by King