Spain. An Order Of The Red Cross, 1St Class Star Of Honour And Merit, Type I, C. 1877 Auction Archive followed shortly thereafter by his

followed shortly thereafter by his naming to the rank of Acting Corporal

1875 in Montreal

center set with genuine white sapphires

variation of the American flag in the original ribbon

Spain. An Order Of The Red Cross, 1St Class Star Of Honour And Merit, Type I, C. 1877 Auction Archive followed shortly thereafter by hisIssue 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.