Serbia, Kingdom. An Order of the White Eagle Veteran’s Pin Archive inside lid in navy blue

inside lid in navy blue satin

Banks and Biddle and member number 4603 on reverse of eagle

Finally the water arose to such extent in the hold that the crew was forced to leave the deck

lightly toned silver

maker mark on back “ Walgo Kierspe - BHF /W

Serbia, Kingdom. An Order of the White Eagle Veteran’s Pin Archive inside lid in navy blueInstituted in 1883. In bronze gilt and enamels, the obverse shows two eagles in white enamel and imperial crown on a red enamelled background, the reverse with a single button hook bar, measures 16. 2mm (w) x 30. 5mm (h), light wear, in very fine condition. Footnote: The Order was instituted 23rd January 1883 by King Milan I of Serbia. In the period between 1883 and 1898 Order of the White Eagle was the highest award in the Kingdom of Serbia.