144 - Set of three medals

Set of three medals SWEDEN – ORDER OF VASA Knight’s Cross in silver plated and gilded metal with polychrome enamel, featuring four white-enameled points flanked by crowns. Central medallion bearing the Vasa coat of arms, inscribed “GUSTAF DEN III INST. MDCCLXXII.” Suspended openwork royal crown. Green moiré ribbon. 20th century. Order of the White Rose of Finland Commander’s Cross of the Order of the White Rose of Finland, in silver, gilded silver, and white enamel, with four flared arms. Between the arms, four Finnish heraldic lions in gold-plated silver. Central enameled medallion depicting a stylized white rose on a white background, bordered by a blue line. Reverse featuring a white enameled cross. Suspension ring and blue neck ribbon. Finland, 20th century. Weight of silver medal: 41g FRANCE – NATIONAL ORDER OF THE LEGION OF HONOR Commander’s Cross of the Legion of Honor, Third Republic model, in gilded metal with enamel. A five-pointed star with double rays, enameled white and beaded, resting on a crown of oak and laurel leaves, enameled green. On the obverse, a medallion featuring the profile of the Republic surrounded by the inscription “RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE” on a blue enamel background. On the reverse, two crossed tricolor flags surrounded by the motto “HONNEUR ET PATRIE.” The bail consists of an enameled wreath of oak and laurel leaves. Red neck ribbon. Third Republic, late 19th–first half of the 20th century. Signs of wear, oxidation, and minor damage to the enamel.