Baron Carl Adam Wachtmeister af Björkö
Lord of the Realm, Marshal
✶ 27 May 1740 at Rotenberg, Östra Stenby parish
✟ 29 June 1820 in Stockholm
Appointed
The Royal Palace of Stockholm 24 November 1794
Knighted 28 April 1795 in the Royal Chapel
motto
Ante oculos rectum (The right thing for the eyes)
shield
Painted 1795 by P A Liedström.
other awards
Knight of the Order of the Sword 1772
Commander of the Order of the Sword 1782
Commander Grand Cross of the Order of the Sword 1787
Knight of the Royal Order of Charles XIII 1811
Biography
Count Wachtmeister 1799 (unintroduced)
Colonel 1776
Lord of the Realm 1792
Marshal for Queen dowager Sofia Magdalena 1792-1813
Placement
Not on display.