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Serbia, Kingdom – Order of St. Sava, III. Class Commander, Type I

(Orden Svetog Save, III Klasa Komandor, Tip I, G. A. Scheid, Beč)

  • Country: Serbia (Kingdom)
  • Order Name: Order of St. Sava (Orden Svetog Save)
  • Class: III Class (Commander)
  • Type: Type I (1883-1903 issue, circa 1890)
  • Manufacturer: G. A. Scheid of Vienna
  • Dimensions: 82.67 mm (including crown suspension) x 50.42 mm
  • Material: Gilded silver with enamel work
  • Marks:
    • "G.A.S." (for manufacturer G.A. Scheid of Vienna)
    • Diana’s Head hallmark (with "A" for Vienna manufacture)
    • "900" (silver content mark for silver purity)

Design & Features:

Front (Obverse):

  • Maltese cross with ball finals, arms decorated in light blue and white enamel.
  • Hand-painted central medallion depicting St. Sava in red robes, surrounded by a blue enamel band inscribed in Cyrillic.
  • The quadrants between the cross arms contain Serbian double-headed eagles with small heraldic shields.

Back (Reverse):

  • Central medallion features the year “1883” in raised silver-gilt numbers.
  • Outer circlet in blue enamel, adorned with gilded laurels.

Crown Suspension:

  • Hollow swivel crown, linked to the main medal by a pierced ball and swivel round loop.

Ribbon:

  • Original triangular ribbon in light blue and white, denoting a civil award.

Condition:

  • Overall Condition: Better than extremely fine.
  • Preservation: Enamel work and gilding well-preserved, minor aging signs.
  • Notable Features: Authentic early issue, excellent hand-painted details.

The hallmark on the suspension ring confirms the Austrian manufacture by G.A. Scheid in Vienna. Places the production timeframe between 1883 and 1903 (Type I period). Ensures the high silver purity (900/1000), indicating a premium-quality award.

The Order of St. Sava was established on January 23rd, 1883, to honor contributions to education, science, arts, and social services in the Kingdom of Serbia.

Serbia, Kingdom – Order of St. Sava, III. Class Commander, Type I

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