Sweden, Kingdom. An Order Of The Sword, I Class Knight, C.1945 Auction Archive When World War I began

When World War I began in 1914

attached to its black leather tab

maker marked "WHITEHEAD & HOAG CO PAT

All accommodation and storage huts were built by the engineers and they were also charged with maintaining sanitation standards

Ironside embarked for Canada on January 12

Sweden, Kingdom. An Order Of The Sword, I Class Knight, C.1945 Auction Archive When World War I beganKungliga Svrdsordens. Instituted in 1749. In silver gilt, the centrepieces in Gold with blue enamels, measuring 39. 3 mm (w) x 60 mm (h) inclusive of its crown and laterally pierced ball suspension, fine chipping evident in the white enamels on one star point on the reverse of the arm at 2 o'clock, original ribbon with pinback, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of the Sword is a Swedish order of chivalry created by King Frederick I of Sweden on