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A very ancient Herold sign.

Embroidered coat of arms for Duke Fredrik Adolf, Swedish heir apparent. Made about 1750. Exhibited at KMO at the Swedish Royal Castle spring 2006.

The Seraphimer Collar as of the Statutes 1798.

The photo above shows a part of a Swedish Seraphim Collar. Not so many collars are awarded and they are considered extremely rare in the collectors market. The Swedish Seraphim Collars are kept at the Castle and they have to be borrowed for use by the recipients. The above part of the Collar was a part of the collar awarded to Emperor Haile Sellasie of Ethiopia in 1954. He was, HRH Crownprince Ras Teferi of Ethiopia (Abessia), awarded the Seraphim already June 10th 1924 at Stockholm Castle. He was then Seraphim knight no 650. He was then awarded the Collar at the same place at November 15th, 1954. According to the story the Collar for the Emperor was too large and one link had to be removed to make it fit. He became Emperor in Ethiopia in 1930. Lived in exile during the Italian occupation 1936-41. He lost his power in 1974 and was later killed.

The Treasures of Sweden.

The Treasures of Sweden.This one with gold Seraphims.

This is an embroidered example sold at the Graf Klenau auction in 1974.

This is an example from Livrustkammaren shown in the book of Kleberg.

This is an example from book of Areen and Lewenhaupt. This could be the same as for Livrustkammaren 1780.

Embroidered star at an masquerade 1792 by King Gustaf III.Exhibited at Livrustkammaren at the Swedish Royal Castle spring 2006.

A very old and extremely rare Seraphimer Star from 1795. This was awarded as number 133 or 134 since the initiation of the Seraphim order. This version is in full metal. The arms are flexible lige wings. Probably custom made in Germany?

The Seraphimer embroidered star. To be worn on the left hand side of the chest.

Star made by Olof Wilborg.

Embroidered star made by Welker.

Looks very much like the embridered star made by Welker.

Embroidered star made by Nybom.

Embroidered like the Welker one as seen in S150.This example belongs to the Livrustkammaren and are featured in the Book by Kleberg.

This is a smaller embroidered star exhibited at the KMO at the Royal Castle in Stockholm spring 2006.

This is an embroidered star exhibited at the KMO at the Royal Castle in Stockholm spring 2006.

This is an embroidered star exhibited at the KMO at the Royal Castle in Stockholm spring 2006. Note the dark lines around the eyes.

This 1824 Star is very important since it is Hallmarked. This sets an exact year of manufacture and also the Jewelers name.

A very old and scarce example of the 1825 Seraphim Grand Cross Star.

This 1828 Star is very important since it is Hallmarked. This sets an exact year of manufacture and also the Jewelers name. This is kept at a Swedish Museum.

Hallmarked: I.W.H - Jakob Wilhelm Hjortsberg halmarked Z3-1830. The cap on the back with the hallmark can actually be opened as there is a hinge to the right.

This is an interesting star with a very different look than most of the others. Closer investigation will publish more details.

This is an example from the book of Arvid Berghman.The wings of the Seraphims encloses the heads.

This is an interesting star with a very different look than most of the others. It is not a standard layout or quality. It was sold at the Küenker auction 2006.06.25.

Interesting star tied up to a receipient. Jeweller Hammer might only have produced orders in the period 1855 to 1870?

This star is made by jeweler Hammer in Stockholm. The letters IHS is made in an arch which is typical of Hammer.
This series was awarded to about 200 people. Some of these awarded could be reused earlier stars. Hammer did supply some. However the 1880 Star Prince type does not carry Hammers identity.

This 1880 star is much smaller and lighter than the normal ones. This was in many cases made for the young Princes in the royal family.

Due to color variations this star is made about 1890-1900.
The above photo is of the Swedish 1919 Seraphim breast star. Known to be the favorite of the Swedish king. The 1919 series was only awarded to about 90 people. Some of these awarded could be reused earlier stars.

Due to color variations this star is made about 1890-1900.

This might be a prototype made by Panoptikon??

This star is identical to the socalled 1890 stars apart from the metal type. This is slightly more silver like than the others.

This official current star. However the design of these current stars are not so very nice.

A new star was born in order to replace the existing design. This prototype has been displayed at KMO at the Stockholm Castle during Spring 2006. Small changes will be implemented to the final approved star. A wonderful star for the future!

Embroidered coat of arms for Duke Fredrik Adolf, Swedish heir apparent. Made about 1750. Exhibited at KMO at the Swedish Royal Castle spring 2006.

Badge from decoration of Seraphim Room at Stockholm Castle.

The Treasures of Sweden.

Normal badge as worn in the Sash.

Smaller badge as worn by the lesser members of KMO and the Herolds.

This is a badge from the Livrustkammaren shown in the Kleberg book.

This is a badge from the Areen and Lewenhaupt book.

1860 Badge made by jeweler Hammer.Smaller crown type.

1860 Badge made by jeweler Hammer.Large crown type.

Badge made by jeweler Carlman.

The above photo is of the Swedish medal for the Chaplain. At any given time there are 2 Chaplains for the Seraphim Order. This has been active since 22.11.1784 and ended 17.12.1974. During these 190 years a total of 38 Chaplains have been at this special service. Understandably the medal shown here is assumed to be quite unique.

A very rare example of the Prince size Seraphim badge.

This is the same as Graf Klenau item 6923 sold in 1974. A very old miniature hung in a chain.

Dots in crown.

This button signifies that the wearer has been awarded the Seraphim collar. Today there are very few people that is awarded this.

A variety with goldring around blue globe and colorful cloth around the miniature button.

The variety with no goldring around blue globe. Colorful cloth around the miniature button.

It is believed that this is the only one in a private collection.

This button signifies that the wearer has been awarded the Seraphim collar. This is an example sold at the Graf Klenau auction in 1974.

Translation to Swedish: "Alldenstund Hans Heliga Majestät, vår Höga Konung, nådigast med kommandör(värdigheten) av den Kungliga Nordstjärneorden velat dekorera den Belgiske Konungens Hovmarskalk, den förutvarande extraordinäre ambassadören och ministern, Friherre Petrus de Crombrugghe de Loringhe, hava vi, på det att det må vara ett tecken på tacksamhet och välvilja, til denne ombesörjt översänandet av detta diplom samt et ordenstecken. Stockholm den 22 maj 1841, På Konungens nådiga uppdrag Rozenbladh, Kungl Ordenskansler. von Schulzenheim, Kungl Ordenssekreterare.

The following contains .pdf reports made for the Swedish Order of the North Star.

This is a generic report with the front of the order and highlighted details. This report makes a good overview of the order.

This report is a listing of front images of the order making comaparison easier.

This and the following reports are reports on specific parts for comparison. By using this it is much easier to see even minute differences to help identify the time order was awarded or which jeweller made the order.