Spain. An Order Of The Red Cross, 1St Class Star Of Honour And Merit, Type I, C. 1877 United Republic of measuring 214x307mm

measuring 214x307mm

and presents plain with the exception of a maker’s mark near the ricasso of “Eickhorn

with the arms of the cross and animals raised above the surface of the medal (the version used from 1892-1939 and 1949-1974)

sewn in place to a navy blue felt base)

Spain. An Order Of The Red Cross, 1St Class Star Of Honour And Merit, Type I, C. 1877 United Republic of measuring 214x307mmIssue 1876 1899. Alfonso XII. An early example of this order in a hand detailed four armed star with etched finishing, with silver gilt centre piece affixed by 2 of 3 prongs, with white, red, green and blue enameling, reverse with pin assembly and two stays, period partial replacement of pin, hallmarked on catch with swan denoting French import, measuring 72 mm (w) x 72 mm (h), centre slightly loose, minor enamel contact, near extremely fine.