Serbia, Kingdom. An Order Of Saint Sava, Breast Star Newly Listed by Vanguard

by Vanguard

A Second War Russian Leningrad Defence Bravery Medal Bar -

Suspended from a bow-tie style silver ribbon hanger with pinback

19 3/4 39"

Serbia, Kingdom. An Order Of Saint Sava, Breast Star Newly Listed by Vanguard(Orden Svetog Save). Instituted 23 January 1883 by Milan I. (1921 1941 issue). Constructed of gilded silver with multi coloured enamels, consisting of a pebbled eight pointed radiant star, the obverse overlaid by a gilt Maltese Cross with ball finials, the quadrants joined by double headed eagles overlaid by Serbian coats of arms, with a central white enameled medallion bearing a hand painted depiction of Saint Sava, surrounded by a blue enameled ring