Sweden, Kingdom. Royal Order of the Sword, Silver Merit Medal GTRexclude the provinces had become responsible

the provinces had become responsible for most Crown land sales

incorporating six plastic buttons spaced at regular intervals

with 640 mm silver cotton strap

the arms inscribed “WELTKRIEG” (German - World War)

Sweden, Kingdom. Royal Order of the Sword, Silver Merit Medal GTRexclude the provinces had become responsible(Svrdsorden). Instituted in 1748. In silver, measuring 30. 8 mm (w) x 45. 2 mm (h), original ribbon, scattered contact marks evident on the reverse, extremely fine. In its cardboard box of issue, maroon pebbled exterior, inside lid in white cloth and maker marked "C. F. CARLMAN", base with a recessed medal bed in red felt, light wear on the exterior, case near extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of the Sword was instituted on February 23, 1748 by King