Sweden, Kingdom. An Order of the Sword in Gold, Knight, by Carlman Auction Second War Free French Badge

Second War Free French Badge (in silvered metal with red

The eagle is accompanied by a group of wartime documents from Seyss-Inquart’s estate

white and red enamelled base

Private MacDonald is commemorated on page 25 of the First World War Book of Remembrance

“for brave conduct in historic battle of Croats and Germans against the common enemy on the territory of the Independent State of Croatia

Sweden, Kingdom. An Order of the Sword in Gold, Knight, by Carlman Auction Second War Free French BadgeInstituted in 1748. In 18 karat gold and blue, black, and white enamel, Maltese cross in white enamel, each of the arms finished with two ball finials, obverse shows three crowns surrounding sword, four gold crowns at corners, reverse centrepiece inscription PRO PATRIA, inclusive of crown suspension 59 mm (h) x 39. 2 mm (w), 16. 5 g, on original striped ribbon, near mint condition. Housed in red case of issue, marked C. F. Carlman on interior lid,