The Knight’s Cross of the Order of the Sword, model from the beginning of the 18th century, mounted on buckle, No. 558, together with No. 556 and 557.

White enamelled, lying Maltese cross of gold, bullets on the tips, between the cross arms crowns. Blue enamelled medallion with sword and three crowns of gold, the inside medallion with sword, laurel wreath and gold text: “PRO PATRIA.” Between the tips of the upper cross arms an uphill band, attached by scharner a royal crown of gold. Yellow ribbon of silk army, b: 36 mm, blue canvas.

Collection

Europeana

Title

The Knight’s Cross of the Order of the Sword, model from the beginning of the 18th century, mounted on buckle, No. 558, together with No. 556 and 557.

Object Type

The Order of Swords Knight’s Cross

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