Sweden, Kingdom. An Order Of St. Bridget, Grand Cross, C.1960 certificate_of_authenticity While a Prisoner of War

While a Prisoner of War at Stalag Luft III

92x57mm Mauser cartridge that was adopted as the standard service rifle in 1935 by the German Armed Forces (Wehrmacht)

but all ranks showed great dash and initiative and the objective was finally captured and consolidated

awarded "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty

with black patinated detailing

Sweden, Kingdom. An Order Of St. Bridget, Grand Cross, C.1960 certificate_of_authenticity While a Prisoner of WarBadge: in bronze gilt with red and navy blue enamels, measuring 63. 8 mm (w) x 76. 2 mm (h), on its full length sash; and Breast Star: cross in bronze gilt with red and navy blue enamels, mounted a bronze gilt eight pointed star base, measuring 81. 2 mm (w) x 82 mm (h), vertical pinback. Intact enamels, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of St. Bridget of Sweden appears to have been created in the 1960s and faded from view some twenty years