Serbia, Kingdom. An Order of St. Sava, Commander by G.A. Scheid, c.1900 United Republic of Gilt on zinc

Gilt on zinc

The steel disk at the chin position is embossed "A1" and stamped "188" in red ink and allows for attachment of the independent respiratory filter

supple leather headband stitched in place

demonstrating moderate loss of gilt finish

Serbia, Kingdom. An Order of St. Sava, Commander by G.A. Scheid, c.1900 United Republic of Gilt on zincInstituted January 23 1883 by King Milan I. Type II (1903 1922). In silver gilt a white and blue Maltese cross with ball finials, with eagles in each quadrant, the obverse medallion presenting the Saint in a red robe, surrounded by a blue ring inscribed vb b b , the reverse medallion states 1883, surmounted by a large openwork crown, marked G. A. S on ring denoting G. A Scheid manufacture (in Vienna), measures 49. 85mm (w) x 81. 40mm (h inclusive of