Serbia, Kingdom. An Order of the Cross of Takovo, II Class Breast Star visually-hidden in all likelihood a forestry

in all likelihood a forestry official or similar civil servant

(RCNVR) A rare and possibly unique jacket in khaki coloured cotton

measuring 106mm

The hardships of the aftermath of the war only exacerbated his health’s decline

A well preserved example of an “Eisernes Kreuz 1939 1

Serbia, Kingdom. An Order of the Cross of Takovo, II Class Breast Star visually-hidden in all likelihood a forestryInstituted May 22, 1865. In silver and enamels, an eight point star of smooth rays, white enamelled cross with green enamelled wreath, the obverse medallion features the inscription 8 Rv KN8 , the reverse presents a short screwpost with removable nut, two rivets, measures 83 mm (w) x 83. 7 mm (h), weighs 67. 2 grams, enamels chips throughout, loss of gilt, remains near very fine.