reverse with the Moscow-based studio photographer's mark in brown ink on a white field
clasp retains 100% of its original finish
a barrel hinge and a flat wire catch
dual push pin points intact
most likely of the Reconnaissance branch
Sweden, Kingdom. A Medal For Zeal And Devotion In Gold, I Class, C.1910 Auction Archive reverse with the Moscow-based studioMedalj fr Zeal and Devotion. Instituted in 1803. Gold Grade, Gustav V (1907 1950). In Gold, weighing 18. 7 grams, engraved "GULD" (Gold) and dated "1948" on the edge, obverse illustrating the left facing bust of King Gustav V of Sweden, surrounded by the inscription "GUSTAV V SVERIGES GT O VEND KONUNG", engraver marked "A. L." (A. Lindberg) at the base of the King's bust, reverse illustrating an oval wreath, engraved "TILL OSKAR FREDRIK BLCHER" below