Grand Order of the Amaranth, breast badge
Order was founded by Queen Kristina in 1653 and is still recognised by the Swedish Court as a ‘social order’.
This is a golden cross with the ball on the point on the center label is once again off against two "A" ring and a copy of "MEMORIA dulcis.
On the back label is a date in two lines: D.6 Januarii 1653 / 1760 D.24.Julii
On original ribbon mounted for wear
Brought at auction as part of a house clearance Sorry there is no providence with this medal.
In good overall condition some lose threads on ribbon
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