Serbia, Kingdom. An Order Of The Cross Of Takovo, V Class, C.1914 Archive the Secretary of War approved

the Secretary of War approved the conversion of the "Citation Star" to the SSM with the original "Citation Star" incorporated into the center of the medal

The accompanying sheath fully wrapped in leather from the blade entry point to the tip

his birth date is recorded as December 15

while the SA insignia shows contact

Footnote: Anastos Spanos was born on March 8

Serbia, Kingdom. An Order Of The Cross Of Takovo, V Class, C.1914 Archive the Secretary of War approved(Orden Takovskog Krsta). Instituted May 22, 1865. Civil Division. In bronze gilt, a Maltese cross with ball finials, a singular thick ray in each quadrant representing the cross of Takovo, the obverse medallion features the cypher of Mihailo Obrenovic III surrounded by the inscription 8 Rv KN8 (for Faith, Prince and Fatherland) encircled by a wreath, reverse features the Serbian crest being presented by an open curtain, measures 35mm (w) x 41. 2mm (h