In 1788 king Gustaf III, during the Russo-Swedish War instituted another class of the order, that could only be bestowed in wartime, and only to senior officers whose conduct had had a significant effect on the war.
Not even the king of Sweden can wear the decoration until a "Swedish army under His command has been victorious, either through combat or conquest".
The special class is called Knight of the Grand Cross.
The breast star is in the shape of an upright sword, and is worn on the left pocket and the badge is worn around the neck.
In 1788 king Gustaf III, during the Russo-Swedish War instituted another class of the order, that could only be bestowed in wartime, and only to senior officers whose conduct had had a significant effect on the war. Not even the king of Sweden can wear the decoration until a "Swedish army under His command has been victorious, either through combat or conquest". The special class is called Knight of the Grand Cross. The breast star is in the shape of an upright sword, and is worn on the left pocket and the badge is worn around the neck.
Order of the Sword