Sweden, Kingdom. A Royal Order Of The Sword, Commander With Ball Finials, C.1950 Auction with various maker marks on

with various maker marks on their reverse

with a barrel hinge and a flat wire catch

with a functional bronze spring clip

A similar buckle is illustrated on page 243 of "Belt Buckles & Brocades of the Third Reich

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Sweden, Kingdom. A Royal Order Of The Sword, Commander With Ball Finials, C.1950 Auction with various maker marks on(Kungliga Svrdsorden). Instituted in 1748. (1856 1975 Issue). In silver gilt with blue and white enamels, both centrepieces in Gold, measuring 55 mm (w) x 79. 2 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, intact enamels, original full length neck ribbon, extremely fine. Footnote: The Royal Order of the Sword is a Swedish order of chivalry and military decoration created by King Frederick I of Sweden on February 23, 1748, together with the Order of the