Kingdom Serbia Order St Sava Cross Medal GAS Georg Adam Scheid WWI 1883-1918⁠ For Sale

Kingdom of Serbia / Yugoslavia Order of Saint Sava (Орден Светог Саве). This high-grade royal order features exceptionally detailed silver gilt and multi-colored enamel craftsmanship.

Rare Court Jeweler Maker's Mark

The suspension ring is clearly stamped with the prestigious "GAS" maker's mark for Georg Adam Scheid, the famed imperial court jeweler and silversmith based in Vienna, Austria. Scheid-manufactured orders are considered among the highest quality variations of the Saint Sava cross and are strongly favored by serious European award collectors.

Key Features & Details

Country: Kingdom of Serbia / Yugoslavia

Maker: Georg Adam Scheid (Vienna, Austria) marked GAS on the ring

Construction: Silver gilt with hand-painted center enamel medallion of St. Sava, blue and white Maltese cross arms, and double-headed heraldic eagles fitted between the cross points.

Backing: Features the original factory-applied plaster/mastic cushion seal behind the central medallion (standard structural backing used by

Scheid to protect the enamel).

Condition: Overall very good antique condition.

Enamel remains vibrant with strong colors. The metal displays a natural aged patina with light verdigris oxidation in the crown crevices consistent with age and storage. No ribbon included. Please review all high-resolution photos for full visual detail.