JOHAN SEDERHOLMS MEDAL OF THE VASAORDER, GIVEN 1778, 18k weight ca 27 g. Diameter 31,5 mm.

Given by the Swedish king Gustaf III to Johan Sederholm when he was apointed godfather to the crown prince Gustaf Adolf 1778. Johan Sederholm was an important businessman in Helsinki in the late 18th century. He built a large stonehouse 1756-57, wich is today the oldest preserved stone house in Helsinki. He was was given the honorary title "Kommerseråd" by the king Gustaf IV Adolf upon his visit to Helsinki 1802.