This is a copy of the excellent and very rare Swedish courier badge from circa 1790. It is handmade and as the original made of 8 pieces. It has taken 2 years to produce it due to its complicated nature. The quality is the very best possible. The Swedish kings couriers used this badge to identify themselves to soldiers and guards, also in order to aquire new horses, food and shelter from the farmers along the road.

Material: Brass.

Plating: Satin gold.

Colour: Dark blue.

Size: 2 3/8 x 3 3/16 (+ ring 5/16) inch, 60 x 82 (+ ring 8) mm

Thickness: 5/16” 8 mm.

Weight: 6,5 ounce, 185 gram.

Marking: No VII.

Sent worldwide by air mail in a padded letter € 8, US $ 10. Signed for £ 8, US $ 10 extra.