the obverse with central crossed swords circumscribed by inscription “VOOR VADERLAND EN ORANJE” (“FOR FATHERLAND AND ORANGE”)
number stamped "372" and marked with the Ikom of Zagreb maker mark on the reverse
and it is a very black night
18 mm x 30
with suspension bar
Serbia, Kingdom. An Order Of The Cross Of Takovo, I Class Grand Cross Star, By Rothe, C.1900 Newly Listed the obverse with central crossed(Orden Takovskog Krsta). Instituted in 1865. Type IV. 1878 1903 Issue. Insignia in silver gilt with red, white, blue and green enamels, cypher of Milan Obrenovi IV on the centrepiece, mounted to an eight pointed silver star base, each star point with five twin faceted rays, hallmarked with the Austrian coat of arms on the reverse, maker marked "C. F. ROTHE", also "WIEN" and "A. A." (Vienna mark) on the pin, measuring 88 mm (w) x 94 mm (h), vertical