Serbia, Kingdom. An Order of the Cross of Takovo, II Class Breast Star visually-hidden With Minotaur

With Minotaur

embossed “Wilhelm Deumer

The poem is inscribed "I looked into you face

measuring 70 mm (w) x 70 mm (l) x 20 mm (h) demonstrating total loss of silver finish and minor oxidation throughout the cross

He served in Canada from 1838 to 1842

Serbia, Kingdom. An Order of the Cross of Takovo, II Class Breast Star visually-hidden With MinotaurInstituted May 22, 1865. In silver and enamels, an eight point star of smooth rays, white enamelled cross with green enamelled wreath, the obverse medallion features the inscription 8 Rv KN8 , the reverse presents a short screwpost with removable nut, two rivets, measures 83 mm (w) x 83. 7 mm (h), weighs 67. 2 grams, enamels chips throughout, loss of gilt, remains near very fine.