Sweden, Kingdom. An Order Of Vasa In Gold, 1St Class Commander, C.1815 certificate_of_authenticity North Korean Military Merit Medal

North Korean Military Merit Medal - In metal

and Rio de Janeiro

label with crossed swords above "F

Ebony-colored wooden handle with embedded aluminum eagle exhibits some slight chipping where it butts the upper crossguard on the opposite side

Sweden, Kingdom. An Order Of Vasa In Gold, 1St Class Commander, C.1815 certificate_of_authenticity North Korean Military Merit Medal(Kungliga Vasaorden). Instituted 1772. Type I (1772 1844). A very early, Napoleonic period award, in Gold with fine red enameling, with separately applied wheat stock at centre, measuring 28 mm (w) x 58 mm (h inclusive of integral ring suspension), weighing 19. 2 grams, with large elongated loop to accommodate large original green neck ribbon, extremely fine and rare.