Sweden, Kingdom. An Order of the North Star, II Class Commander Province of China designed by Johann Holtzhey

designed by Johann Holtzhey

Officer - Silver gilt with white and blue enamels

each constructed of white cotton

Austrian Imperial Gold hallmark

the small photo bearing Schneider’s handwritten signature

Sweden, Kingdom. An Order of the North Star, II Class Commander Province of China designed by Johann Holtzhey(Nordstjrneorden). Instituted 1748 by King Frederick I. In silver gilt, a commander badge featuring a white enamel Maltese cross with ball finials and crowns in each quadrant, the obverse medallion features a white enamel star on a blue enamel yield with the inscription NESCIT OCCASUM, the reverse medallion mirrors the obverse, the cross is surmounted by a large crown with enamel details, measures 54. 7 mm (w) x 80. 2 mm (h), weighs 33. 19 grams