Serbia, Kingdom. An Order of the Cross of Takovo, Knight, c. 1880. visually-hidden to celebrate the centennial of

to celebrate the centennial of the Declaration of Independence and the people that participated in the action to achieve freedom from Great Britain

“54” tag behind leather sweat band

bearing central white enameled medallions overlaid by black swastikas

battles and operations

Dated to Brest

Serbia, Kingdom. An Order of the Cross of Takovo, Knight, c. 1880. visually-hidden to celebrate the centennial of(Orden Takovskog krsta). Instituted in 1865. In gilded bronze, hollow centre, Maltese cross in white enamel, superimposed on a Saltire cross, the obverse centerpiece bearing the cypher of Mihailo Obrenovi IV, unmarked, but of very fine quality Austrian manufacture, circa 1900, inclusive of its sword suspension 45. 3 mm (h) x 34. 6 mm (w), near mint. ! An excellent example Footnote: The Order of the Cross of Takovo was instituted in the Principality of