Order of Vasa, I Class Knight
SKU: 01.SWE.0104.107.01
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Attributes
History
This Order was founded by King Gustav III on May 29, 1772 as an award to recognize services rendered to the state that did not merit the Order of the Seraphim or the Order of the Northern Star. It has not been conferred since 1975.
It was conferred upon Swedish citizens, regardless of rank or birth, in recognition of achievements and meritorious service in agriculture, trade, mining, manufacturing, publishing, and the arts.
At the time of its creation, the Order was only composed of three grades. The Commander was divided into two grades in 1873 and the Knight was divided into two grades in 1889.
The inscription on the obverse and reverse medallions translates to “Instituted by Gustav III, 1772.”
There have been many different manufacturers of this Order, and as a result, there are multiple versions which vary in size, composition, inscription and design.
Versions
$725+ USD
Gold/Enamelled
Obv: GUSTAF DEN TREDIE INSTIKTARE MDCCLXXII Rev: GUSTAF DEN TREDIE INSTIKTARE MDCCLXXII
C. F. Carlman, Stockholm; Jacob Hjortzberg, Stockholm; Isak Malmborg, Stockholm; Johan Adam Marklien, Stockholm; Otto Willkommen, Stockholm; Carl Zetterstrom, Stockholm
The I Class Knight (1772-1860) image is attributed to Wikipedia and Daderot (https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Order_of_Vasa,_Swede...
$550+ USD
Gold/Enamelled
Obv: GUSTAF D III INSTIKTARE MDCCLXXII Rev: GUSTAF D III INSTIKTARE MDCCLXXII
37-40mm
C. F. Carlman, Stockholm; Jacob Hjortzberg, Stockholm; Isak Malmborg, Stockholm; Johan Adam Marklien, Stockholm; Otto Willkommen, Stockholm; Carl Zetterstrom, Stockholm
$300+ USD
Silver gilt/Gold/Enamelled
Obv: GUSTAF D III INSTIKTARE MDCCLXXII Rev: GUSTAF D III INSTIKTARE MDCCLXXII
37-40mm
C. F. Carlman, Stockholm; Jacob Hjortzberg, Stockholm; Isak Malmborg, Stockholm; Johan Adam Marklien, Stockholm; Otto Willkommen, Stockholm; Carl Zetterstrom, Stockholm
Miniatures
$115-185 USD
14-17mm
Gold/Enamelled
$190 USD
17mm
$60-100 USD
16.5-17mm
Silver gilt/ Enamelled
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