CROSS OF SERBIAN ORDER OF TAKOVA
Creator(s): Unknown
Currently in storage
About this object
Second class. Gilt enameled ball-tipped white maltese cross topped by a gilt St. Andrew's cross surrounded by a green enameled laurel wreath. The central medallion is red enamel with raised gilt cipher MOIV topped by an imperial crown (for the founder, Prince Michael) surrounded by a gilt edged blue ribbon with motto in Cyrillic. The whole is suspended from a red and white enameled crown with a beaded suspension loop. Reverse center shows the royal coat of arms of Serbia.
- Object name:
- CROSS OF SERBIAN ORDER OF TAKOVA
- Made from:
- Metal -- enamel
- Made in:
- Serbia
- Date made:
- After 1865
- Size:
- 9.5 × 4.4 cm (3 3/4 × 1 3/4 in.)
Detailed information for this item
- Catalog number:
- 18.105
- Class:
- ORDER
- Signature marks:
- INSCRIPTION; COAT OF ARMS For Faith, Prince and Fatherland; Serbia coat of arms
- Credit line:
- Gift of Mrs. Peter M. Rouzitsky, 1977