Serbia, Kingdom. An Order of Saint Sava, IV Class with Case, by Huguenin Auction 3rd Class for Ten Years'

3rd Class for Ten Years' Service (bronze clasp on the ribbon

A private purchase

but rose to senior rank in the 1939-45 War as Deputy Chief of Public Relations at S

inscribed “VIRTUTE” (Latin - Power) with laurel leaves

The obverse ricasso is numbered "1773"

Serbia, Kingdom. An Order of Saint Sava, IV Class with Case, by Huguenin Auction 3rd Class for Ten Years'(Orden Svetog Save). Instituted in 1883. Type III ( Saint in Green Robes. In silver gilt with blue, white and red enamels, gilt centrepiece rings, painted obverse centrepiece, dated "1883" on the reverse, measuring 41. 45 mm (w) x 67. 9 mm (h), worn on original trifold ribbon, enamels intact, in extremely fine condition. In its hardshelled case of issue, marked "CB. CABA IV." (St. Sava IV Class) on the lid, inside lid in white cloth, padded and maker