5 Clasps - NORTH SEA
the reverse designer marked with the logo of Nicholai Zaretski and an additional mark indicating commission by Association des Amateurs du Passé Militaire Russe (the Association of Enthusiasts of Russian Military Past)
he is advised that he may still become an officer by volunteering for service as a soldier and then distinguishing himself
General Patton stated later that he didn't know for sure
Sweden, Kingdom. An Order of the Sword, Knight in Gold Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic 5 Clasps - NORTH SEA(Kungliga Svrdsorden). Instituted in 1748. In 18 karat gold and blue, black, and white enamel, Maltese cross in white enamel, each of the arms finished with two ball finials, obverse shows three crowns surrounding sword, four gold crowns at corners, reverse centrepiece inscription PRO PATRIA, measures 37. 9 mm (w) x 57. 3 mm (h), weighs 15. 75 grams excluding ribbon, worn on original faded ribbon, enamels intact, in extremely fine condition.