Rare WW1 era cased Kingdom of Serbia Order of St. Sava 3rd class medal by Feres

WW1 era Serbian Order of St. Sava, 3rd class in original case of issue. A nice Swiss made example, of silver and gilt with undamaged enamelling, retaining full silk neck ribbon with ties. The cross (including crown) measuring 83mm x 52mm, being housed in its original blue leatherette case of issue, with embossed C.B. CABA III on lid, interior with black velvet medal bed, maker marked Huguenin Freres and Co. on interior of lid. The Order of St. Sava was a decoration of the Kingdom of Serbia established by Milan I on January 23, 1883. The Order of Saint Sava was established originally to recognize civilians for meritorious achievements to the Church, to arts and sciences, the royal house and the state. In 1914, a change was made permitting military personnel to receive the honour for military merit. The Order of St Sava was then awarded by the King of Yugoslavia until the abolishment of the monarchy in 1945. It was awarded in five grades: Grand Cross, Grand Officer, Commander, Officer and Knight.