Sweden, Kingdom. An Order of the Swords, I Class Commander Breast Star, c.1915 Auction First Pattern (period mounted on

First Pattern (period mounted on wooden board 14x29cm - 51/2x111/") in gilded and patinated tombac

on a vertical pinback measuring at 28mm (w) x 37mm (h)

A single piece of dark brown wood comprises the handle grip

Footnote: The Canadian Depot Battalions were formed in August 1917 and established in central locations within various military districts across Canada

It is flanked on each side by ventilation holes reinforced with magnetic metal eyelets

Sweden, Kingdom. An Order of the Swords, I Class Commander Breast Star, c.1915 Auction First Pattern (period mounted onInstituted February 23, 1748 by King Frederick I. In silver, a four armed star with faceted arms and ball finials, the center medallion presents a blue enamel field with three Gold crowns and a Gold sword in the middle, the reverse presents a vertical pinback, unmarked, measures 77. 90mm (w) x 77. 4mm (h), weighs 62. 9 grams, small chip in the blue enamel near the 9 oclock crown, lovely patina, remains in very fine condition.