Serbia, Kingdom. An Order Of Saint Sava, Breast Star Republic of preparing for European service

preparing for European service

(Parteiadlerstatue)

consisting of a Cross Pattée with blue enameled arms set within a silver frame

dagger itself in very good condition and untouched since 1945 (purchased in Zagreb from a family this Summer)

It has a 43 mm wide band in olive green embroidery around its circumference

Serbia, Kingdom. An Order Of Saint Sava, Breast Star Republic of preparing for European service(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