Sweden, Kingdom. An Order of the Armaranth, Badge Republic of constructed of a black painted

constructed of a black painted magnetic metal shaft

221st Bn Winnipeg

entitled to wear the Honorable Service Lapel Button (AKA Honorable Service Lapel Pin)

In gold with enamels

Sweden, Kingdom. An Order of the Armaranth, Badge Republic of constructed of a black paintedInstituted 1653. In bronze gilt, a maltese cross with ball finials, the obverse medallion presenting the monogram AV with surrounding inscription MEMORIA DULCIS (Sweet Memory), the reverse bears the dates D. 6 JANUARII 1653, D. 24 JULII 1760, measures 40mm (w) x 39. 5 mm (h), light wear, original ribbon, very fine. Footnote: The Order of Armaranth is a fraternal organization of Master Masons and their qualified female relatives. It was founded in 1653