Serbia, Kingdom. An Order of Takovo, Grand Cross Star c. 1880-1890 Archive also referred to by collectors

also referred to by collectors as a Death’s Head Ring

Hesse-Kassel

Another example of this badge can be found on page 226-227 of “Honneur & Gloire: Les tresors de la collection Spada” from the National Museum of the Legion of Honor and Orders of Chivalry

display mounted with the clasp on the rear

Serbia, Kingdom. An Order of Takovo, Grand Cross Star c. 1880-1890 Archive also referred to by collectorsA large and impressive Grand Cross breast star of the Order of Takovo, constructed in silver with a finely executed multi rayed faceted and perforated star base. The obverse features a prominent white enamelled cross, bordered by gilt, centred by a detailed medallion bearing the crowned royal monogram of Milan III, encircled by a deep blue enamel ring with the Cyrillic inscription , For Faith, King and Fatherland, surrounded by a finely enamelled