Sweden, Kingdom. An Order Of The North Star, I Class Grand Cross Star, C.1880 Auction Constructed of a silvered bronze

Constructed of a silvered bronze alloy with iron

originally founded by Pope Pius IV in 1560

with injuries to his nose and hip

it fought in static combat between the rivers Maas and Mosel

the valley in steel blue wool

Sweden, Kingdom. An Order Of The North Star, I Class Grand Cross Star, C.1880 Auction Constructed of a silvered bronze(Kungliga Nordstjrneorden). Type II (1871 1919). Instituted in 1748. In silver, each of the arms with ten rows of faceted rays, with seven emanating rays between each arm, maker marked "A. M." (Anton Michelsen of Copenhagen, Denmark) on the reverse, measuring 71. 5 mm (w) x 70. 5 mm (h), dual prong vertical pinback, dark patina, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of the North Star (AKA Order of the Polar Star) is a Swedish