Order of the Seraphim, Breast Star

CATEGORY: Version

SKU: 01.SWE.0101.103.01.000

Estimated market value:

$3400+ USD

  • Order of the Seraphim, Grand Cross Breast Star

Estimated market value:

$3400+ USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Sweden
  • Makers
    C.F. Carlman, Stockholm; Hammer, Stockholm; Jacod Hjortzberg, Stockholm; Isak Malmborg, Stockholm; Ololf Willborg, Stockholm; Carl Zetterstrom, Stockholm; Mrs. H. M. Holmstrom, Stockholm; Mrs. Lundstrom, Stockholm; Nystrom, Stockholm; Rengel, Stockholm; A. Gimberg, Stockholm; Chrostopher Sergell, Stockholm
  • Composition
    Silver Wire/Silver Paillettes/Silk/Leather
  • Inscription
    Obv: IHS
  • Size
    105mm

History


This Order was founded by King Frederick I in 1748. It is the highest decoration awarded in Sweden. It is conferred exclusively upon members of the Swedish Royal Family, as well as foreign heads of state.

The obverse inscription is a christogram.

There were many manufacturers of this Order, and as a result, there may be versions which vary in composition and size and design. Early models were embroidered.

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