Norway, Kingdom. An Order of Olaf in Gold, I Class Knight with Swords, c.1920 certificate_of_authenticity Letter from LittleResigning his Commission

Letter from LittleResigning his Commission (dated September 11

The family later moved to California

one maker marked

the six o’clock arm with an original institution date of “1813”

with a black wool button-strap sewn to the underside of each strap

Norway, Kingdom. An Order of Olaf in Gold, I Class Knight with Swords, c.1920 certificate_of_authenticity Letter from LittleResigning his CommissionDen Kongelige Norske Sankt Olavs Orden. Instituted in 1847. Type I (1847 1905). Military Division. In Gold, a white maltese cross, crowned Os in each quadrant, the central medallion features a rampant lion on a red field, blue enamelled crossed swords atop the 12 oclock arm, the reverse medallion with the inscription RET OG SANDHED (Justice and Truth), a crown suspension features a lion atop the ball, measures 41. 24mm (w) x 68. 07mm (h), weighs 16.