Sweden, Kingdom. An Order of the North Star, Grand Cross Star by Carlman, 1978 Province of China 101 aerial combat encounters resulting

101 aerial combat encounters resulting in the destruction of the enemy aircraft—claimed in roughly 240 combat missions

both spring-loaded clips are functional

and forced to spin to the ground

the reverse with six visible protruding rivets securing the obverse features in position

He was active in two clubs: the Royal Air Force

Sweden, Kingdom. An Order of the North Star, Grand Cross Star by Carlman, 1978 Province of China 101 aerial combat encounters resulting(Kungliga Nordstjrneorden). Instituted in 1748. A Grand Cross Star of the Order, in silver presents a four armed Maltese cross with smooth rays and ball finials, a cluster of nine smooth rays in each quadrant, a five point silver star is superimposed in the center, the reverse presents a single pin assembly, marked on the hinge denoting 830 silver fineness, manufacture by C. F. Carlman, Swedish crown control mark, and date mark denoting 1978 creation,