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Order of Vasa
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The Royal Order of Vasa is a Swedish order of chivalry founded on 29 May 1772 by King Gustav III. It is awarded to Swedish citizens for service to state and society especially in the fields of agriculture, mining and commerce. It is the most junior Swedish honour.
Knight 1st Class Cross of the Swedish Order of Vasa (1945)
Knight 1st Class Cross of the Swedish Order of Vasa (1945)
The royal barge built for Gustav III, named Vasaorden, is still used on rare ceremonial occasions
The royal barge built for Gustav III, named Vasaorden, is still used on rare ceremonial occasions
Star and collar of the order.
Star and collar of the order.
Gustav III
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Gustav III ,note on dates also called Gustavus III, was King of Sweden from 1771 until his assassination in 1792. He was the eldest son of King Adolf Frederick and Queen Louisa Ulrika of Sweden.
Portrait by Lorens Pasch, 1777
Portrait by Lorens Pasch, 1777
Gustav's outfit during the assassination
Gustav's outfit during the assassination
Portrait of Sophia Magdalena of Denmark, painted by Alexander Roslin in 1775
Portrait of Sophia Magdalena of Denmark, painted by Alexander Roslin in 1775
King Gustav III of Sweden and his Brothers; Gustav III (left) and his two brothers, Prince Frederick Adolf and Prince Charles, later Charles XIII of S
King Gustav III of Sweden and his Brothers; Gustav III (left) and his two brothers, Prince Frederick Adolf and Prince Charles, later Charles XIII of Sweden. Painting by Alexander Roslin.