Serbia, Kingdom. An Order of Takovo, Grand Cross Star c. 1880-1890 GTRexclude 37 mm x 115 mm

37 mm x 115 mm each

the obverse with a central medallion featuring the leftward facing bust of Duke Ernst within an oak wreath tied together at the base

1854-1918 Issue

Emanating from the centre of the disc is a protruding

with the handwritten signatures of both Hess and Henlein in black ink clearly visible above their heads

Serbia, Kingdom. An Order of Takovo, Grand Cross Star c. 1880-1890 GTRexclude 37 mm x 115 mmA large and impressive Grand Cross breast star of the Order of Takovo, constructed in silver with a finely executed multi rayed faceted and perforated star base. The obverse features a prominent white enamelled cross, bordered by gilt, centred by a detailed medallion bearing the crowned royal monogram of Milan III, encircled by a deep blue enamel ring with the Cyrillic inscription , For Faith, King and Fatherland, surrounded by a finely enamelled