Serbia, Kingdom. An Order Of The Cross Of Takovo, I Class Grand Cross Star, By Rothe, C. 1900 certificate_of_authenticity with a hook and eye

with a hook and eye closure at the opening

maker marked “L/53” for Hymmen & Co

also with light signs of aging

the shield measuring 52

five with a two-piece construction

Serbia, Kingdom. An Order Of The Cross Of Takovo, I Class Grand Cross Star, By Rothe, C. 1900 certificate_of_authenticity with a hook and eye(Orden Takovskog Krsta). Instituted in 1865. Type IV. 1878 1903 Issue. Insignia in silver gilt with red, white, blue and green enamels, cypher of Milan Obrenovi IV on the centrepiece, mounted to an eight pointed silver star base, each star point with five twin faceted rays, hallmarked with the Austrian coat of arms on the reverse, maker marked "C. F. ROTHE" and "WIEN" on the pin, measuring 88. 5 mm (w) x 96 mm (h), vertical pinback, scattered gilt