Serbia, Kingdom. An Order of Takovo, Grand Cross Star c. 1880-1890 Auction with three gold-coloured sequins on

with three gold-coloured sequins on a violet embroidered field in both voids of the crown

the reverse of this buckle features a standard slotted ramp style catch with an aluminum roll bar and prongs

The name "Caterpillar Club" simply makes reference to the silk threads that made the original parachutes

His Medical History of an Invalid dated March 24

Serbia, Kingdom. An Order of Takovo, Grand Cross Star c. 1880-1890 Auction with three gold-coloured sequins onA large and impressive Grand Cross breast star of the Order of Takovo, constructed in silver with a finely executed multi rayed faceted and perforated star base. The obverse features a prominent white enamelled cross, bordered by gilt, centred by a detailed medallion bearing the crowned royal monogram of Milan III, encircled by a deep blue enamel ring with the Cyrillic inscription , For Faith, King and Fatherland, surrounded by a finely enamelled