Sweden, Kingdom. A Royal Order of the Northern Star, I Class Commander Star, c.1960 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac running between the ear rosettes

running between the ear rosettes and secured in place by copper pins

5 mm-long needle

Group of WWII Croatian Insignia - Die stamped

94 mm (w) x 44

Sweden, Kingdom. A Royal Order of the Northern Star, I Class Commander Star, c.1960 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac running between the ear rosettes(Kungliga Nordstjrneorden). Instituted in 1748. Type IV (1951 1975). Two piece construction, in silver, unmarked, ball finials on the eight tips of the four arms, measuring 32. 7 mm (w) x 32. 7 mm (h), vertical pinback, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Royal Order of the Northern Star was instituted on June 23, 1748 by King Frederick I. It is awarded to Swedes and foreigners for civilian services, including scientific, literary