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Original Kingdom of Serbia Order of Karađorđe\'s Star 4th Class with SwordsRothe Vienna • Silver Gilt & Enamel • Original Royal Military Decoration
An authentic Order of Karađorđe\'s Star (Orden Karađorđeve Zvezde), 4th Class with Swords, awarded by the Kingdom of Serbia and manufactured by the prestigious Viennese firm Rothe.
The Order of Karađorđe\'s Star was one of Serbia\'s highest royal decorations, bestowed upon military officers and civilians for distinguished service to the Kingdom. The crossed swords denote the military division of the order, awarded for wartime merit and gallantry, making these examples significantly more desirable among collectors than their civilian counterparts.
Manufactured by Rothe, Vienna, one of the most respected European makers of royal decorations, this example exhibits exceptional craftsmanship with silver gilt and enamel construction, retaining its original ribbon and displaying beautifully.
An outstanding opportunity to acquire an original Serbian royal order suitable for advanced collections of Kingdom of Serbia, Balkan militaria, European royal decorations, and pre-World War I military awards.
Item Details
- Country: Kingdom of Serbia
- Award: Order of Karađorđe\'s Star
- Original Serbian Name: Orden Karađorđeve Zvezde
- Class: IV Class (4th Class)
- Division: Military (With Swords)
- Manufacturer: Rothe, Vienna
- Material: Silver gilt and enamel
- Includes original ribbon
- Original period issue
- Royal Serbian decoration
Condition
Presented in very good to excellent original vintage condition.
The silver gilt remains attractive, the enamel is well preserved, and the original ribbon is included. Light age-related wear is consistent with careful preservation and proper storage.
Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the description. The item shown is the exact decoration you will receive.
Historical Background
Instituted by King Peter I of Serbia, the Order of Karađorđe\'s Star became the Kingdom\'s premier royal decoration for distinguished military and civil service. During wartime, awards featuring crossed swords recognized exceptional military merit and leadership.
Examples manufactured by Rothe, Vienna, are renowned for their superior quality and historical significance. Original military-division decorations remain increasingly scarce and highly sought after by collectors worldwide.
Perfect For Collectors Of
- Kingdom of Serbia
- Royal Serbian Decorations
- Order of Karađorđe\'s Star
- Serbian Military Awards
- Balkan Militaria
- European Royal Orders
- World War I Militaria
- Pre-World War I Decorations
- Silver & Enamel Orders
- Rothe Vienna Decorations
- Antique Military Insignia
- Historical Orders & Decorations
Shipping
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