An antique Royal Order of Saint Sava gilt silver grand cross badge, first awarded by the Kingdom of Serbia in 1883 and later by the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes, and the Kingdom of Yugoslavia. Features an image of the Saint with blue enamel robes, with wording in Cyrillic Ones Own Work Achieves All, mounted to the enamel cross with the Coat of arms of Serbia between its arms. With a ribbon. In the original box. Circa the 1920s or the 1930s. Provenance: Henri Louis Antoine Lilette, born 1872, le Blanc Sablon, Craonnelle - died 1955, le Blanc Sablon, Craonnelle. Inspecteur General des Eaux et Forets, Chevallier de la Legion dHonneur. As a career officer of Frances Eaux et Forets Administration, 1892 to 1932, Henri Lilette traveled to different countries in his official capacities. As Inspecteur General des Eaux et Forets he was based in Paris. Les Eaux et Forets is responsible for the administration and management of Frances forests, wildlife, and waterways. Its origins date back to the 13th century. Frances forests represent 29 percent of the countrys surface. Antique And Vintage Serbian Medals And Awards For Collectors.

Dimensions: Overall size: 2 x 3 in. All measurements are approximate.