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-1748-1772  Knight-

Height (mm): 51
Width  (mm): 41.6
Weight(gr) : 16
Tracking # : S271
Date       : 1748-1772
Knight #   : 

-1748-1772  Knight-

Height (mm): 51
Width  (mm): 43
Weight(gr) : 14
Tracking # : S272
Date       : 1748-1772
Knight #   : 

Royal Order of the Sword [Kungliga Svärdsrorden]. 1st model (with a small royal crown - 1748-1772), knight's cross, gold engraved, enamelled, the medallion ring set with diamond roses (three pieces missing), 14.0 g, cracks in enamel in the white enamel of the obverse and lapel, an arm field on the back with almost complete broken enamel, without ribbon. ZK2 3411. RRR II-III / IV
Production probably around 1770. Copies of the 1st model, especially set with stones, are extremely rare. Lot number: 8892
Estimate: EUR 2,500.00

-1748-1772  Knight-

Height (mm): 
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Tracking # : S173x
Date       : 1748-1772
Knight #   : 

KMO exhibition at the Swedish Royal Castle in stockholm during spring 2006. It carries uncommon blue enamel dots. 

-1748-1772  Knight-

Height (mm):
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Tracking # : S434x
Date       : 1748-1772 estimate
Knight #   : 

Donor Christian Hammer
Nordiska museet
No balls - 17xx.

-1772-1775 Knight-

Height (mm): 55.4
Width  (mm): 36.3
Weight(gr) : 11.8
Tracking # : S279x
Date       : 1772-1775 estimate
Knight #   : 

Royal Order of the Sword [Kungliga Svärdsrorden]. 2nd model (1772-1975), Knight's Cross, 1st version (without pellets at the ends of the cross arms), gold enamelled, 11.8 g (with ribbon), barely visible min. hairline cracks in the white enamel, with movable, very flat crown, with fixed eyelet and attached ribbon ring, on long old sewn original ribbon. ZEI2 3422 RR I-II

A very high quality piece from the first quarter of the nineteenth century, in excellent condition despite its age.

Lot number: 8907

Estimated price: 750,00 EUR

This one has slashes under the crown!
No balls - 17xx

-1772-1775 Knight-

Height (mm): 
Width  (mm): 
Weight(gr) : 11.4
Tracking # : S280x
Date       : 1772-1775 estimate
Knight #   : 

Royal Order of the Sword [Kungliga Svärdsorden]. 2nd model (1772-1975), Knight's breast badge, 1st version (without balls at the ends of the cross arms), enamelled gold, 11.4 g, min. chips on the cross tips, with a movable, somewhat bulky crown, the orb with a small cross and the eyelet of the crown broken off and no longer present, without ribbon. ZEI2 3422 IV

Made in the second quarter of the nineteenth century.

lot number: 8908

estimated price: 250.00 EUR

No slashes under the crown.
No balls - 17xx

-1780 Knight-

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Tracking # : S435x
Date       : 1780 estimate
Knight #   : 

-1780 Knight-

Height (mm): 48
Width  (mm): 40
Weight(gr) : 14
Tracking # : S762x
Date       : 1780 estimate
Knight #   : 

The color reverse has been upscaled with photo editing in order to remove pixelation. Not perfect due to low quality orifginal, but it is here for your enjoyment. The color was included so you could see the colors of the various enamel features.

KEYWORDS/TITLE Order of the Sword Knight's Cross
BRIEF DESCRIPTION Knight's Cross, Order of the Sword, Sweden, model from the late 18th century.
NAME Donor: C F Carlman
DATE Late 18th century
OTHER KEYWORDS Order insignia Knight's Cross
INVENTORY NUMBER 438 (24:297)
MATERIAL gold enamel gold
DIMENSIONS Height: 48 mm Width: 40 mm Weight: 14 g
INSCRIPTIONS PRO PATRIA
DECORATION swords, crowns, 3 swords, crossed (enamelling), crown, royal (enamelling), apple, open (enamelling)
THE OBJECT IS NOT ON DISPLAY

-1780 Knight-

Height (mm): 
Width  (mm): 
Weight(gr) : 
Tracking # : S172x
Date       : 1780 estimate
Knight #   : 

KMO exhibition at the Swedish Royal Castle spring 2006.

-1780 Knight-

Height (mm): 50
Width  (mm): 35
Weight(gr) : 12
Tracking # : S361x
Date       : 1780 estimate
Knight #   : 

DIMENSIONS Height: 50 mm Width: 35 mm Weight: 12 g
INSCRIPTIONS PRO PATRIA
The order is not on display

-1780-1800 Knight-

Height (mm): 54
Width  (mm): 35
Weight(gr) : 10
Tracking # : S763x
Date       : 1780-1800 estimate
Knight #   : 

Very thin sword at the central enamel piece on this version. No balls on arms.
MATERIAL gold enamel gold
DIMENSIONS Height: 54 mm Width: 35 mm Weight: 10 g
INSCRIPTIONS PRO PATRIA
DECOR crowns, open laurel wreath crown, royal crowns, 3 swords
the item is not on display
KEYWORDS/TITLE Order of the Sword Knight's Cross
BRIEF DESCRIPTION Knight's Cross, Order of the Sword, Sweden, late 18th century model.
NAME Donor: C F Carlman
DATING Late 18th century
OTHER KEYWORDS badge of the order knight's cross
COLLECTION Livrustkammaren
INVENTORY NUMBER 439 (24:298)

-1789.08.27 Knight-

Height (mm): 46
Width  (mm): 37
Weight(gr) : 11
Tracking # : S771x
Date       : 1789.08.27 estimate
Knight #   : 

RSO 1789.08.27
Knight's Cross, Order of the Sword, Sweden, ca 1789.
Note: For documentary purposes the original description has been retained. Factual corrections and alternative descriptions are encouraged separately from the original description.
Order of the Sword Knight's Cross - LRK 434

White enamelled, horizontal Maltese cross of gold, wavy edges, no balls on the points. Between the arms of the cross open crowns of gold and turquoise blue enamel. Slightly arched medallion of gold and dark blue enamel with on one side a sword and three crowns and on the other side a sword, a laurel wreath and the text: ‘PRO PATRIA’, all gold.

Attached to the upper tips of the upper arms of the cross are two crossed swords with their tips downwards, blue enamelled blades, above which is a fixed royal crown of gold, with an open band ring of gold threaded through it.
Date circa 1789
Medium gold - enamel (Colour: white, turquoise, blue, material: enamel)
Dimensions
Weight: 11 g (0.39 oz) (with band)
Height: 46 mm (1.81 in); width: 37 mm (1.45 in)
Collection Royal Armoury Blue pencil.svg wikidata:Q1636176
Accession number LRK 434
Object history Carl Fredrik Coyet (admiral)
Exhibition history Ordensutställningen (1948)
Inscriptions PRO PATRIA [use: o - orders; Order of the Sword]
Source LSH 43355 (LN_B02645_005525)
KEYWORD/TITLE Order of the Sword Knight's Cross
SHORT DESCRIPTION
Knight's Cross, Order of the Sword, Sweden, ca 1789.
Owner: Carl Fredrik Coyet
Donor: Arvid Reinhold W Egerström
DATING 1789 approximately
OTHER KEYWORDS badge of honour knight's cross
COLLECTION Livrustkammaren
INVENTORY NUMBER 434 (3279)

-1790.08.21 Knight-

Height (mm): 58
Width  (mm): 46
Weight(gr) : 
Tracking # : S436x
Date       : 1790.08.21 estimate
Knight #   : 

-1800  Knight-

Height (mm): 
Width  (mm): 
Weight(gr) : 
Tracking # : S170x
Date       : 1800 estimated
Knight #   : 

KMO exhibition at the Swedish Royal Castle spring 2006.
Ex-Probus auctions at sale 2006 April 3rd item 383.

-1800  Knight-

Height (mm):
Width  (mm): 
Weight(gr) : 10
Tracking # : S124x
Date       : 1800 estimated
Knight #   : 

Graf Klenau Auction 8. Juni 1974 of Professor Boalt of Gothenborg Sweden. Many rare items.

-1800-1820  Knight-

Height (mm): 55.4
Width  (mm): 36.3
Weight(gr) : 11.9
Tracking # : S385
Date       : 1800-1820 estimated
Knight #   : 

Künker lot 6415 June 2007. Came in original box.

-1800-1820  Knight-

Height (mm): 
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Weight(gr) : 
Tracking # : S591x
Date       : 1800-1850 estimated
Knight #   : 

Look at the Globe on top of the order. It has this horisontal and vertical line that is seen in the production of Christian Hammer 1845-1970.
Please also see the blue enamelled center piece in the front. You see that the gold pattern behhind the blue enamel are horisintal lines.   

-1808.09.16  Knight-

Height (mm): 61
Width  (mm): 40
Weight(gr) : 
Tracking # : S588x
Date       : 1808.09.16 estimated
Knight #   : 

A new hinge type

-1810  Knight-

Height (mm): 
Width  (mm): 
Weight(gr) : 
Tracking # : S752x
Date       : 1810 estimated
Knight #   : 

Horizontal lines behind enamel in the centre of order.
Riddarkors Svärdsorden - Livrustkammaren - 26078.tif

-1810  Knight-

Height (mm): 63.3
Width  (mm): 35.25
Weight(gr) : 
Tracking # : S400x
Date       : 1810 estimated
Knight #   : 

A Napoleonic Period Swedish Order of the Sword in Gold

In Gold and enamels, 35.25mm (x 63.3mm including crown suspension), arms of the badge and crown completely hand chiseled, some restoration to enamels, in good to fine condition, rare.

-1810.08.21  Knight-

Height (mm): 
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Weight(gr) : 
Tracking # : S564x
Date       : 1810.08.21 awarded
Knight #   : 

KEYWORDS/TITLE Order of the Sword Knight's Cross
BRIEF DESCRIPTION Knight's Cross, Order of the Sword, Sweden, model from the early 19th century.
NAME Owner: Charles XIV Johan of Sweden-Norway
Owner: Nordiska Museet
DATING
Early 19th century
OTHER KEYWORDS
Badge of honour
COLLECTION
Armoury Livrustkammaren
INVENTORY NUMBER
445

-1810.08.21  Knight-

Height (mm): 64
Width  (mm): 
Weight(gr) : 17
Tracking # : S565x
Date       : 1810.08.21 awarded
Knight #   : 

KEYWORDS/TITLE Order of the Sword Knight's Cross
BRIEF DESCRIPTION Knight's Cross, Order of the Sword, Sweden, model from the early 19th century.
NAME Owner: Charles XIV Johan of Sweden-Norway
Owner: Nordiska Museet
DATING Early 19th century
OTHER KEYWORDS
Badge of honour
COLLECTION
Armoury Livrustkammaren
INVENTORY NUMBER
445

Notice: A new type of crown. 

-1800-1830  Knight-

Height (mm): 62
Width  (mm): 40
Weight(gr) : 16
Tracking # : S668x
Date       : 1800-1830 estimated
Knight #   : 

Weight: 16.00 g.
Width: 40.00 mm.
Height: 62.00 mm.
Order of the Sword Knight's Cross. Large balls on the arms. Narrow ring on top so more powerful. Large crown tops.

-1813.09.27  Knight-

Height (mm): 55
Width  (mm): 33
Weight(gr) : 11.9
Tracking # : S813x
Date       : 1813.09.17 awarded
Knight #   : 

-1814.09.08  Knight-

Height (mm): 80
Width  (mm): 55
Weight(gr) : 23
Tracking # : S778x
Date       : 1814.09.08 awarded
Knight #   : 

Cross RmstkSO - Livrustkammaren - 60371.tif
Badge for knights with the Great Cross of the Order of the Sword, Sweden.
Cross RmstkSO LRK 432, 433
White enamelled, horizontal Maltese cross of gold, flat balls on the points, between the cross arms open gold crowns. Blue enamelled medallion with sword and three crowns on the obverse, sword, laurel wreath and text: ‘PRO PATRIA’ on the reverse, all of gold. Above the upper tips of the upper cross arms two crossed swords with the tips downwards, blue enamelled blades. Above, on a shoulder between the points, a royal crown of gold, fixed ring at the apple, to which is attached an open, pear-shaped band ring of gold. Date from 1810 until 1814
Medium gold (O - ORDNAR, material: gold) - enamel (Colour: white blue, O - ORDNAR, material: enamel)
Dimensions Weight: 23 g (0.81 oz) height: 80 mm (3.14 in); width: 55 mm (2.16 in)
Collection Royal Armoury Blue pencil.svg wikidata:Q1636176
Accession number LRK 432
Object history Gustaf Fredrik Mörner (count, general) Karl XIV Johan of Sweden-Norway
Exhibition history Ordensutställningen (1948)
Kungl. Maj:ts Orden, basutställning (2005-2014)
Exhibition on the dissolution of the union (100th anniversary) (2005)
Art of the rulers. Napoleon - Karl Johan - Alexander (2010-2011) Nationalmuseum Stockholm
The Art of Rulership. Napoleon - Karl Johan - Alexander (2010)
working title. Art of the ruler. Napoleon - Karl Johan - Alexander (2011)
Meeting of Suzerains (working title: The Art of Rulers. Napoleon - Charles John - Alexander) (2011) Hermitage Museum
Gustav Vasa round trip
Source LSH 60371 (LN_B01597_004477)

-1815  Knight-

Height (mm): 
Width  (mm): 
Weight(gr) : 10.4
Tracking # : S415x
Date       : 1815 estimated
Knight #   : 

-1815  Knight-

Height (mm): 52
Width  (mm): 33
Weight(gr) : 
Tracking # : S399x
Date       : 1815 estimated
Knight #   : 

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-1820-1840  Knight-

Height (mm): 
Width  (mm): 
Weight(gr) : 
Tracking # : S616x
Date       : 1820-1840 estimated
Knight #   : 

Morton & Eden sale November 26th 2014.

-1820-1840  Knight-

Height (mm): 36
Width  (mm): 
Weight(gr) : 
Tracking # : S388x
Date       : 1820-1840 estimated
Knight #   : 

Tis Knight looks similar to others, but there is a clear difference. At the bottom of the crown there is an oval area that for some has hole, some has a slanted lines, some are just plain and this one has small dots covering the area.  You also see that this is missing the balls on the main arms. 

THE ROYAL ORDER OF THE SWORD
Knight's Cross, 1st Class, 4th Grade, instituted in 1748. Breast Badge, 36 mm, GOLD, both sides enameled, both central medallions GOLD, enameled, original suspension ring and ribbon. Superb decoration of the beginning of the 1st part of the 19th Century, in perfect condition! I RR!

-1830  Knight-

Height (mm):
Width  (mm): 
Weight(gr) : 
Tracking # : S153
Date       : 1830 estimated
Knight #   : 

This Knight carries a rare hinge. Enamel dots on small crown and same in big crown.

Ahlstrøm auction says 1830.

Elongated balls on arms.

-1845  Knight-

Height (mm): 46.4
Width  (mm): 31
Weight(gr) : 9.1
Tracking # : S281x
Date       : 1845 estimated
Knight #   : 

This Knight looks quite like S588x. However there are clear differences.
The other one has clearly a longer and lower fixed hinge.
It also has a rounder crown whereas this one has a flatter and wider crown.
The other also has a smaller sword in the centre piece on reverse side.
And not the least is the swords different.

Royal Order of the Sword [Kungliga Svärdsrorden]. 2nd model (1772-1975), Knight's breast badge in reduced size, 2nd version (with balls at the ends of the arms), 46.4 x 31.0 mm, enamelled gold, 9.1 g, chip in the upper right arm, with movable, voluminous crown, on a small ribbon, with mounted button. II

Piece made in the third quarter of the 19th century.

Lot number: 8909

Estimated price: 200.00 EUR

Small balls on arms.

-1850  Knight-

Height (mm): 40.8
Width  (mm): 28.8
Weight(gr) : 7.5
Tracking # : S282x
Date       : 1850 estimated
Knight #   : 

Royal Order of the Sword [Kungliga Svärdsrorden]. 2nd model (1772-1975), Knight's Cross in reduced size, 2nd version (with small balls at the ends of the cross arms), 40.8 x 28.8 mm, gold enamelled, 7.5 g, with rigid, voluminous crown, without ribbon ring and without ribbon. II

Lot number: 8910

Estimate: 200.00 EUR

Big balls on arms tips.

Different hinge below main crown. 

-1850  Knight-

Height (mm): 65
Width  (mm): 42
Weight(gr) : 20
Tracking # : S259
Date       : 1850 estimated
Knight #   : 

Please note:
Vertical stripes bottom of small crowns. Foreign make??
Simple hinge.
Text and globe very different. Front globe also very different

-1855  Knight-

Height (mm): 
Width  (mm): 
Weight(gr) : 
Tracking # : S653x
Date       : 1855 estimated
Knight #   : 

Please note:
Obviously these to pieces comes from two different orders. The one to the left carries a very small crown. 
Hopefully one day you or me find an example of one piece with front and reverse so we can update this piece. 

-1860  Knight-

Height (mm): 
Width  (mm): 
Weight(gr) :
Tracking # : S786x
Date       : 1860 estimated
Knight #   : 

Please note:
A very different hinge below the top crown.
The two top crowns in the front blue centre piece are tilted.
Silver gilt version. 

-1860  Knight-

Height (mm):
Width  (mm): 
Weight(gr) :
Tracking # : S761x
Date       : 1860 estimated
Knight #   : 

-1861  Knight-

Height (mm): 63
Width  (mm): 37
Weight(gr) : 11
Tracking # : S660x
Date       : 1861 KMO dating
Knight #   : 

Please note:
Again a very different hinge below the top crown.
Unfortunately only a black and white photo. 

Weight: 11.00 g. Width: 37.00 mm. Height: 63.00 mm.
NAME Kungl. Maj:ts Orden KMO
DATING1861
OTHER KEYWORD Badge of Honour Knight's Cross
COLLECTION Livrustkammaren
INVENTORY NUMBER 443 (42:17)
Knight's Cross, Order of the Sword, Sweden.
Original caption
Note: For documentary purposes the original description has been retained. Factual corrections and alternative descriptions are encouraged separately from the original description.
Knight's Cross, Order of the Sword - LRK 443-444
Description: White enamelled lying Maltese cross of gilded copper, balls on the points. Royal crown with pearls of white enamel, attached to the bracket on ornaments above the crossed swords.
Date 1861
Medium copper - enamel (Colour: white,blue, material: enamel)
Collection Royal Armoury Blue pencil.svg wikidata:Q1636176
Accession number LRK 443
Source LSH 18329 (LN_B09202_012082)

-1860-1870  Knight-

Height (mm): 
Width  (mm): 
Weight(gr) : 
Tracking # : S990x
Date       : 1860-1870 estimated
Knight #   : 

Please note:
Again a very clear and different hinge below the top crown.

-1866-1880  Knight-

Height (mm): 
Width  (mm): 
Weight(gr) : 
Tracking # : S612x
Date       : 1866-1880 
Knight #   : 

Please note:
Again a very different hinge below the top crown.  I call it the Cravatte Hinge. I will post a photo later with the suggestion of this model and verified by the King.

-1900-1925  Knight-

Height (mm):
Width  (mm): 
Weight(gr) :
Tracking # : S950x
Date       : 1900-1925 guestimate 
Knight #   : 

-1899-2014  Knight-

Height (mm):
Width  (mm): 
Weight(gr) :
Tracking # : S283x
Date       : 1899-2014 
Knight #   :