Sweden, Kingdom. An Order of the Armaranth, Badge Republic of Special British Types

Special British Types

Constructed of silvered tombak

A nickel-plated alloy crossguard features a raised Wehrmacht eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika on the obverse

The rear of the tunic has a single vented tail skirt

Sweden, Kingdom. An Order of the Armaranth, Badge Republic of Special British TypesInstituted 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