Spain. An Order Of The Red Cross, 1St Class Star Of Honour And Merit, Type I, C. 1877 United Republic of A rare case

A rare case

In the front center of the cap is a machine embroidered

sewn in place to a navy blue felt base)

1946 HE LIVED TO BEAR HIS COUNTRY'S ARMS

Spain. An Order Of The Red Cross, 1St Class Star Of Honour And Merit, Type I, C. 1877 United Republic of A rare caseIssue 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.