Catalog - Auction 71 - Emperors, Kings and Presidents

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Order of Charles III
An early Grand Cross Breast Star of large size, from the last years of 18th or the earliest 19th Century; the silver cross’s arms, made to imitate the sequined embroidery, flanked by fleurs-de-lys; oval, yellow enameled centre medallion, with painted golden beams, superimposed by the polychrome enameled image of the Holy Virgin, made of gold, with most finely chiseled details; silver, grooved and roped outer circlet, with the motto “VIRTUTI ET MERITO” in blue enameled lettering and, a central oval, with blue enameled “ciii” monogram; smooth, polished reverse with concave counter-medallion, fitted with vertical, broad pin and two side-hooks. The stars of this early type, can be considered as very rare; almost pristine condition. Dim.: 90,0 x 95,0 mm. I RR!
An early Grand Cross Breast Star of large size, from the last years of 18th or the earliest 19th Century; the silver cross’s arms, made to imitate the sequined embroidery, flanked by fleurs-de-lys; oval, yellow enameled centre medallion, with painted golden beams, superimposed by the polychrome enameled image of the Holy Virgin, made of gold, with most finely chiseled details; silver, grooved and roped outer circlet, with the motto “VIRTUTI ET MERITO” in blue enameled lettering and, a central oval, with blue enameled “ciii” monogram; smooth, polished reverse with concave counter-medallion, fitted with vertical, broad pin and two side-hooks. The stars of this early type, can be considered as very rare; almost pristine condition. Dim.: 90,0 x 95,0 mm. I RR!

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Order of Charles III
A Grand Cross Star in Silver with finely chiseled and pierced arms and fleurs-de-lys; centre medallion with exceptionally executed image of the Virgin in gold and polychrome enamel, standing on a crescent of polished gold; enameled background with clouds and beams; deep-blue enameled outer circlet bearing the order’s motto with separately-made lettering made of chiseled gold and the blue enameled monogram below; concave reverse, fitted with vertical pin. An exceptionally-made, rare piece from the early 19th Century, in the finest, probably French manufacture, excellent condition. Dim.: 106,0 x 80,0 mm. Provenance: the estate of Gabriel Jean Joseph Molitor (1770-1849); one of the most capable staff officers in the Napoleonic army since the earliest campaigns, he saw his first successes with his brilliant manoeuvers on the Swiss territory, under the higher command of Massena and then Moreau, breaking the Austrian troops at Bregenz and Stockach until reaching the Armée d’Italie; he saw action in Dalmatia, where he displayed courage, intelligence and excellent tactical capabilities, then passed to the Armies in the Netherlands until 1813. On Napoleon’s return from the exile at Elba, he was confirmed as Inspector General of the army and wanted him to place his troops in the Alsace. His being faithful again to Napoleon, was the reason of his being put out of service at the return of Louis XVIII after Waterloo, but soon the Marshal Guyon de St. Cyr called him back, again granting the role of Inspector General. Sent with Army of the Pyrenees, he saw again the action in the Spanish war in 1823, where he brilliantly conducted the campaign, On his return he was created Marshal of France. He reorganized the fortification of Paris, became Governor of the Hotel des Invalides and on his death, he had the honour of being buried in the crypt at the Invalides, His name is inscribed in the Arc de Triomphe. I RR!
A Grand Cross Star in Silver with finely chiseled and pierced arms and fleurs-de-lys; centre medallion with exceptionally executed image of the Virgin in gold and polychrome enamel, standing on a crescent of polished gold; enameled background with clouds and beams; deep-blue enameled outer circlet bearing the order’s motto with separately-made lettering made of chiseled gold and the blue enameled monogram below; concave reverse, fitted with vertical pin. An exceptionally-made, rare piece from the early 19th Century, in the finest, probably French manufacture, excellent condition. Dim.: 106,0 x 80,0 mm. Provenance: the estate of Gabriel Jean Joseph Molitor (1770-1849); one of the most capable staff officers in the Napoleonic army since the earliest campaigns, he saw his first successes with his brilliant manoeuvers on the Swiss territory, under the higher command of Massena and then Moreau, breaking the Austrian troops at Bregenz and Stockach until reaching the Armée d’Italie; he saw action in Dalmatia, where he displayed courage, intelligence and excellent tactical capabilities, then passed to the Armies in the Netherlands until 1813. On Napoleon’s return from the exile at Elba, he was confirmed as Inspector General of the army and wanted him to place his troops in the Alsace. His being faithful again to Napoleon, was the reason of his being put out of service at the return of Louis XVIII after Waterloo, but soon the Marshal Guyon de St. Cyr called him back, again granting the role of Inspector General. Sent with Army of the Pyrenees, he saw again the action in the Spanish war in 1823, where he brilliantly conducted the campaign, On his return he was created Marshal of France. He reorganized the fortification of Paris, became Governor of the Hotel des Invalides and on his death, he had the honour of being buried in the crypt at the Invalides, His name is inscribed in the Arc de Triomphe. I RR!

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Order of Charles III
A Commander’s Breast Star in Silver with excellently chiseled and pierces arms with applied inserts in gold and blue enamel; white enameled, oval centre medallion with blue enameled monogram, within applied, green enameled laurel wreath; blue enameled outer circlet; the counter medallion to the reverse, engraved with the maker’s signature of Hamlet, London. A beautiful, early star, of almost unique manufature, dating to the early 19th Century, excellent condition. Dim.: 84,5 mm. I RR!
A Commander’s Breast Star in Silver with excellently chiseled and pierces arms with applied inserts in gold and blue enamel; white enameled, oval centre medallion with blue enameled monogram, within applied, green enameled laurel wreath; blue enameled outer circlet; the counter medallion to the reverse, engraved with the maker’s signature of Hamlet, London. A beautiful, early star, of almost unique manufature, dating to the early 19th Century, excellent condition. Dim.: 84,5 mm. I RR!

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Order of St. Ferdinand “Laureada”
A Grand Cross Star with chiseled and pierced arms, flanked by green enameled laurel branches made of gold; rich centre medallion, granulated and beamed, with chiseled and enameled image of the saint in armour; pale blue outer circlet with the Orders motto in gold lettering and laurel branches, within beaded gold border; the reverse, fitted with horizontal pin. A superb star, in extremely fine condition and rare in this quality. Dim.: 73,0 mm. I RR!
A Grand Cross Star with chiseled and pierced arms, flanked by green enameled laurel branches made of gold; rich centre medallion, granulated and beamed, with chiseled and enameled image of the saint in armour; pale blue outer circlet with the Orders motto in gold lettering and laurel branches, within beaded gold border; the reverse, fitted with horizontal pin. A superb star, in extremely fine condition and rare in this quality. Dim.: 73,0 mm. I RR!

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Order of St. Ferdinand
A Second Class Laureated Cross in Gold in “Prince size”, with red enameled swords’ blades, the hilts centered by a single pommel and with ornamented crossguards, green enameled laurel leaves; the reverse fitted with vertical pin; in the original, round, red morocco case with dark blue velvet lined inside. A very rare decoration of slightly reduced size, as used by highly decorated officers, of beautiful manufacture from the early 19th Century; excellent condition. Dia.: 35,0 mm. I R!
A Second Class Laureated Cross in Gold in “Prince size”, with red enameled swords’ blades, the hilts centered by a single pommel and with ornamented crossguards, green enameled laurel leaves; the reverse fitted with vertical pin; in the original, round, red morocco case with dark blue velvet lined inside. A very rare decoration of slightly reduced size, as used by highly decorated officers, of beautiful manufacture from the early 19th Century; excellent condition. Dia.: 35,0 mm. I R!

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Order of St. Ferdinand
A “Swords’ Cross” in Gold; the blades with trans- lucent red enamel, showing the fine chisel-work; richly elaborated hilts with baroque crossguards and chequered grips, centered to a single, round, polished pommel; the reverese, fitted with golden pin. A beautifully-made piece, from the 1st quarter of 19th Century, excellent condition. Dim.: 55,0 x 55,0 mm. I R!
A “Swords’ Cross” in Gold; the blades with trans- lucent red enamel, showing the fine chisel-work; richly elaborated hilts with baroque crossguards and chequered grips, centered to a single, round, polished pommel; the reverese, fitted with golden pin. A beautifully-made piece, from the 1st quarter of 19th Century, excellent condition. Dim.: 55,0 x 55,0 mm. I R!

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Order for Naval Merit
A Grand Cross Set “with the Red Distinction”: Sash Badge in Gold as a red enameled latin cross with chiseled border and polished details, centered by golden anchor; the reverse, also red enameled; upper, bulbous royal crown also with chiseled details and large, round suspension ring, with original, silk sash riband; Breast Star in Gold with chiseled diamond-cut pattern and fine piercings enhancing the effect, superimposed with the red enameled Order’s cross also with chiseled border and polished details, enriched with beautifully-executed royal crown; polished reverse fitted with vertical pin, the counter-medallion with maker’s mark of Castells, Barcelona. An imposing, beautiful and important set, as awarded to Admirals for merits in war, in the finest, Spanish quality from the end of 19th century; excellent condition. Dim.: the badge 67,0 x 35,0 mm., 11.7 g., The star 95,0 mm., 112.1 g. I RR!
A Grand Cross Set “with the Red Distinction”: Sash Badge in Gold as a red enameled latin cross with chiseled border and polished details, centered by golden anchor; the reverse, also red enameled; upper, bulbous royal crown also with chiseled details and large, round suspension ring, with original, silk sash riband; Breast Star in Gold with chiseled diamond-cut pattern and fine piercings enhancing the effect, superimposed with the red enameled Order’s cross also with chiseled border and polished details, enriched with beautifully-executed royal crown; polished reverse fitted with vertical pin, the counter-medallion with maker’s mark of Castells, Barcelona. An imposing, beautiful and important set, as awarded to Admirals for merits in war, in the finest, Spanish quality from the end of 19th century; excellent condition. Dim.: the badge 67,0 x 35,0 mm., 11.7 g., The star 95,0 mm., 112.1 g. I RR!

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Order for Naval Merit
A jewelled, Miniature, Grand Cross Breast Star with the “White Distinction” (award in time of peace) from the Franco Period; Gold, the rays set with tiny Diamonds; white enameled gold centre, with blue enameled anchor; reverse lapel button in gold, engraved with a laurel wreath. A beautiful, rare piece, extremely fine condition. This order was instituted in 1866 as a reward for special merits at sea, in both peacetime and wartime. Dim.: 19,0x18,5 mm; with 56 diamonds for a total of 0.209 ct. I R!
A jewelled, Miniature, Grand Cross Breast Star with the “White Distinction” (award in time of peace) from the Franco Period; Gold, the rays set with tiny Diamonds; white enameled gold centre, with blue enameled anchor; reverse lapel button in gold, engraved with a laurel wreath. A beautiful, rare piece, extremely fine condition. This order was instituted in 1866 as a reward for special merits at sea, in both peacetime and wartime. Dim.: 19,0x18,5 mm; with 56 diamonds for a total of 0.209 ct. I R!

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Order for Military Merit
Breast Star of the Order with gold chiseled and rays, cut to their length, charged with pointed cross in gold, with a silver fleur de lys to each tip, flanked by golden laurel wreath and crossed swords, the upper arm with polished silver tag and upper, royal crown; centre medallion with enameled arms of Spain with the Bourbones’ blue enameled escutcheon, within blue enameled outer circlet bearing the Order’s motto “AL MERITO EN CAMPANA”; polished reverse fitted with vertical pin and maker’s escutcheon of Medina, Barcelona. A beautifully made star in the finest Spanish quality, of great rarity in Gold, from the early 20th Century, excellent condition. Dim.: 95,0 mm., 59 g. I RR!
Breast Star of the Order with gold chiseled and rays, cut to their length, charged with pointed cross in gold, with a silver fleur de lys to each tip, flanked by golden laurel wreath and crossed swords, the upper arm with polished silver tag and upper, royal crown; centre medallion with enameled arms of Spain with the Bourbones’ blue enameled escutcheon, within blue enameled outer circlet bearing the Order’s motto “AL MERITO EN CAMPANA”; polished reverse fitted with vertical pin and maker’s escutcheon of Medina, Barcelona. A beautifully made star in the finest Spanish quality, of great rarity in Gold, from the early 20th Century, excellent condition. Dim.: 95,0 mm., 59 g. I RR!

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Order for Civil Merit
A Grand Cross Set of the first model: Sash Badge in Gold with white bordered, deep sea-blue enameled arms, flanked by chiseled, golden flames; blue enameled, oval centre medallion with allegoric image made of toned silver, within white enameled outer circlet, bearing the Order’s motto; the upper “flame” with hinged royal crown enriched by red enameled inner cap, resting on green enameled laurel wreath; sphaerical loop and round ring; with original, silk sash ribbon; Breast Star with chiseled and polished rays; the centre made of gold, en-suite with the sash badge, also with finely chiseled/polished golden flames, royal crown between the centre’s upper arms, with red enameled inner details; polished reverse, bearing the maker’s escutcheon of Medina, Barcelona and Madrid; vertical pin. A beautiful, rare set from the first award period of the Order, 1926-1931, excellent condition. Dim.: the badge, 64,0 x 36,0 mm.; the star, 85,0 x 79,0 mm. I RR!
A Grand Cross Set of the first model: Sash Badge in Gold with white bordered, deep sea-blue enameled arms, flanked by chiseled, golden flames; blue enameled, oval centre medallion with allegoric image made of toned silver, within white enameled outer circlet, bearing the Order’s motto; the upper “flame” with hinged royal crown enriched by red enameled inner cap, resting on green enameled laurel wreath; sphaerical loop and round ring; with original, silk sash ribbon; Breast Star with chiseled and polished rays; the centre made of gold, en-suite with the sash badge, also with finely chiseled/polished golden flames, royal crown between the centre’s upper arms, with red enameled inner details; polished reverse, bearing the maker’s escutcheon of Medina, Barcelona and Madrid; vertical pin. A beautiful, rare set from the first award period of the Order, 1926-1931, excellent condition. Dim.: the badge, 64,0 x 36,0 mm.; the star, 85,0 x 79,0 mm. I RR!

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Royal Order of Maria Luisa
A jewelled badge of the order in Gold and of slightly reduced size, with white enameled arms with chiseled border, this, set with purple stones, flanked by the Lions and towers, set with diamonds and rubies, then linked by a thin golden chain; centre medallion in gold with engraved beams and the separately made, enameled image of St. Ferdinand in armour and royal attributes, within black enameled outer circlet; reverse centre medallion with monogram “lM” on black ground, within white enameled outer circlet bearing the golden inscription “R.L ORDEN DE LA REINA MARIA LUISA”; upper, golden laurel wreath with chiseled and engraved details, smooth, polished suspension ring; with the original, bow ribbon for Ladies’wear, fitted with brooch to the reverse. A most rare piece, as worn by royal Princesses, in the finest manufacture and excellent condition. Dim.: 61,0 x 34,0 mm. I RR!
A jewelled badge of the order in Gold and of slightly reduced size, with white enameled arms with chiseled border, this, set with purple stones, flanked by the Lions and towers, set with diamonds and rubies, then linked by a thin golden chain; centre medallion in gold with engraved beams and the separately made, enameled image of St. Ferdinand in armour and royal attributes, within black enameled outer circlet; reverse centre medallion with monogram “lM” on black ground, within white enameled outer circlet bearing the golden inscription “R.L ORDEN DE LA REINA MARIA LUISA”; upper, golden laurel wreath with chiseled and engraved details, smooth, polished suspension ring; with the original, bow ribbon for Ladies’wear, fitted with brooch to the reverse. A most rare piece, as worn by royal Princesses, in the finest manufacture and excellent condition. Dim.: 61,0 x 34,0 mm. I RR!

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The Order of Charity
A complete Set of the Order, 1st Class, 2nd type, White Distinction: Sash Badge in Gold as a purple-red enameled Maltese cross superimposed by a white enameled, 8-pointed star with chiseled borders and ball-finials; ivory-white enameled centre medallion with white border bearing the motto “FORTITUDO CHARITAS ABNEGATIO” in black, around a “gothic” ornament, within a roughly quadrangular outer border with chiseled details; below a polychrome enameled allegory of the Charity, rising from green enameled laurel wreath; elaborately ornamented upper loop, with round suspension ring; the reverse, similar to the obverse, but without the allegoric image; mother-of-pearl like enameled centre medallion within white enameled outer circlet, bearing inscription “BENEFICENCIA PUBLICA” and green enameled laurel wreath; with original, silk sash ribbon for ladies; Breast Star of Prince size, in gilt Silver (dark, homogeneous, fine patina!) with chiseled and pierced rays; the centre, as a white enameled, black- bordered, 8-pointed star with ball-finials; the centre medallion, like the badge’s obverse but larger; the reverse showing the elaborate assembly of the piece, convex counter-medallion and vertical pin; the whole in the original, bordeaux-red morocco case with fitted inner compartment; inner cushion with gold-embossed maker’s mark of Cejalvo, Madrid; the lid with applied a beautiful, elaborate plaque with gilt details and the enameled inscription “A LA SERENISIMA SENORA DUQUESA DE GUISA LARACHE Y AlCAZARQUIVIR ENERO- 1928”. A beautiful, rare set of the order, with particularly fine sash badge and very rare Prince size breast star; excellent condition. Dim.: the badge, 60,0 x 50,0 mm.; the star, 60,0 x 58,0 mm., 27.7 g., Provenance: the estate of Isabel, the Duchess of Guise (1878-1961); ex-auction at Christie’s, Oct. 14th, 2008, lot 167. I RR!
A complete Set of the Order, 1st Class, 2nd type, White Distinction: Sash Badge in Gold as a purple-red enameled Maltese cross superimposed by a white enameled, 8-pointed star with chiseled borders and ball-finials; ivory-white enameled centre medallion with white border bearing the motto “FORTITUDO CHARITAS ABNEGATIO” in black, around a “gothic” ornament, within a roughly quadrangular outer border with chiseled details; below a polychrome enameled allegory of the Charity, rising from green enameled laurel wreath; elaborately ornamented upper loop, with round suspension ring; the reverse, similar to the obverse, but without the allegoric image; mother-of-pearl like enameled centre medallion within white enameled outer circlet, bearing inscription “BENEFICENCIA PUBLICA” and green enameled laurel wreath; with original, silk sash ribbon for ladies; Breast Star of Prince size, in gilt Silver (dark, homogeneous, fine patina!) with chiseled and pierced rays; the centre, as a white enameled, black- bordered, 8-pointed star with ball-finials; the centre medallion, like the badge’s obverse but larger; the reverse showing the elaborate assembly of the piece, convex counter-medallion and vertical pin; the whole in the original, bordeaux-red morocco case with fitted inner compartment; inner cushion with gold-embossed maker’s mark of Cejalvo, Madrid; the lid with applied a beautiful, elaborate plaque with gilt details and the enameled inscription “A LA SERENISIMA SENORA DUQUESA DE GUISA LARACHE Y AlCAZARQUIVIR ENERO- 1928”. A beautiful, rare set of the order, with particularly fine sash badge and very rare Prince size breast star; excellent condition. Dim.: the badge, 60,0 x 50,0 mm.; the star, 60,0 x 58,0 mm., 27.7 g., Provenance: the estate of Isabel, the Duchess of Guise (1878-1961); ex-auction at Christie’s, Oct. 14th, 2008, lot 167. I RR!

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The Order of Charity
A Dame’s Badge of the Order, 2nd type, White Distinction, as golden, purple-red enameled Maltese cross superimposed by a white enameled, 8-pointed star with chiseled borders and ball-finials set with Diamonds, the whole flanked by elaborate ornamentation of toned silver; off-white enameled centre medallion with white border bearing the motto “FORTITUDO CHARITAS ABNEGATIO” in black, around a “Gothic” ornament, within a roughly quadrangular outer border with chiseled details; below a polychrome enameled allegory of the Charity, rising from green enameled laurel wreath; elaborately ornamented upper loop, with round suspension ring; the reverse, similar to the obverse, but without the allegoric image; off-white enameled centre medallion within white enameled outer circlet, bearing inscription “BENEFICENCIA PUBLICA” and green enameled laurel wreath; elaborate suspension with cylindrical loop and round ribbon-ring, with original, bow-ribbon for ladies. A beautiful, rare piece from the 2nd quarter of 20th Century, excellent condition. Dim.: 62,0 x 50,0 mm., 28.6 g. I RR!
A Dame’s Badge of the Order, 2nd type, White Distinction, as golden, purple-red enameled Maltese cross superimposed by a white enameled, 8-pointed star with chiseled borders and ball-finials set with Diamonds, the whole flanked by elaborate ornamentation of toned silver; off-white enameled centre medallion with white border bearing the motto “FORTITUDO CHARITAS ABNEGATIO” in black, around a “Gothic” ornament, within a roughly quadrangular outer border with chiseled details; below a polychrome enameled allegory of the Charity, rising from green enameled laurel wreath; elaborately ornamented upper loop, with round suspension ring; the reverse, similar to the obverse, but without the allegoric image; off-white enameled centre medallion within white enameled outer circlet, bearing inscription “BENEFICENCIA PUBLICA” and green enameled laurel wreath; elaborate suspension with cylindrical loop and round ribbon-ring, with original, bow-ribbon for ladies. A beautiful, rare piece from the 2nd quarter of 20th Century, excellent condition. Dim.: 62,0 x 50,0 mm., 28.6 g. I RR!

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Civil Order of Alphonse XII
A Grand Cross Set; Sash Badge in Gold, shaped as a beaming sun with a dark-toned eagle with spreaded wings above clouds and the motto “ALTIORA PETO”, within a gilt palm and green enameled laurel branches, surmounted by the crowned, royal monogram “A XII”; below, a polychrome enameled shield at Spain’s arms; smooth reverse, round suspension ring, with the original, purple silk sash; Breast Star in Gold and enamels, shaped as the order’s badge; the rays’ extremities, lacquered in purple-brown colour; the reverse, fitted with a thin, round pin and two side-hooks; in the original, brown morocco, fitted case of issue, the lid with gold embossed medallion with Athena’s head surrounded by the inscription “CIRCULO DE BELLAS ARTES”; the inner cushion, with maker’s mark of Cejalvo y Garcia, Madrid. A beautiful set of this rare order, scarcely awarded between 1902 and 1931; excellent condition. Dim.: the badge, 58,0 x 55,5 mm., aprox 15 g., the star, 80,5 x 80,0 mm., 68.42 g.; with 22 emeralds for a total of 2,14 ct. I RR!
A Grand Cross Set; Sash Badge in Gold, shaped as a beaming sun with a dark-toned eagle with spreaded wings above clouds and the motto “ALTIORA PETO”, within a gilt palm and green enameled laurel branches, surmounted by the crowned, royal monogram “A XII”; below, a polychrome enameled shield at Spain’s arms; smooth reverse, round suspension ring, with the original, purple silk sash; Breast Star in Gold and enamels, shaped as the order’s badge; the rays’ extremities, lacquered in purple-brown colour; the reverse, fitted with a thin, round pin and two side-hooks; in the original, brown morocco, fitted case of issue, the lid with gold embossed medallion with Athena’s head surrounded by the inscription “CIRCULO DE BELLAS ARTES”; the inner cushion, with maker’s mark of Cejalvo y Garcia, Madrid. A beautiful set of this rare order, scarcely awarded between 1902 and 1931; excellent condition. Dim.: the badge, 58,0 x 55,5 mm., aprox 15 g., the star, 80,5 x 80,0 mm., 68.42 g.; with 22 emeralds for a total of 2,14 ct. I RR!

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The Order of Judiciary Merit
A Star of the Order with gold, chiseled rays; the centre with blue enameled escutcheon bearing the polychrome enamleled ovals with the arms of Spain and the allegory of Justice on white enamel the whole under a white enameled scroll with the Order’s motto; above, the Royal crown with red enameled inner cap; concave reverse, fitted with vertical pin; in the original, red morocco case, lined with sea-blue velvet and silk. An extremely rare star in gold, of high jeweler’s quality! Dim.: 90,0 x 86,0 mm., 56.2 g. I RR!
A Star of the Order with gold, chiseled rays; the centre with blue enameled escutcheon bearing the polychrome enamleled ovals with the arms of Spain and the allegory of Justice on white enamel the whole under a white enameled scroll with the Order’s motto; above, the Royal crown with red enameled inner cap; concave reverse, fitted with vertical pin; in the original, red morocco case, lined with sea-blue velvet and silk. An extremely rare star in gold, of high jeweler’s quality! Dim.: 90,0 x 86,0 mm., 56.2 g. I RR!

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The Honour Chaplains of the Royal Spanish Family
A complete set of insignia: Gold Badge made as a six-pointed, white enameled star with chiseled border, flanked by fleurs de lys; blue enameled centre medallion with enameled image of the Queen of Spain with Royal attributes, within blue enameled outer circlet with golden inscription “LA REINA A SUS CAPELLANES DE HONOR”; blue enameled reverse centre medallion with golden monogram; royal crown suspension and original, silk sash ribbon; Breast Star with chiseled, silver rays; the centre, made as the obverse of the badge, in gold and enamels; upper crown in gold with chiseled details and red enameled inner cap; the reverse, fitted with vertical pin and two side-hooks; both on the fitted blue velvet compartment, once belonging to the original case; the reverse, with handwritten inscription “Eugeni Aulet pbre. Olot” (probably the name of the ancient owner). An extremely rare, early group of this honour insignia of the Spanish Royal family. Dim.: the badge, 75,0 x 50,0 mm., 28 g.; the star, 88,0 x 80,5 mm. I RR!
A complete set of insignia: Gold Badge made as a six-pointed, white enameled star with chiseled border, flanked by fleurs de lys; blue enameled centre medallion with enameled image of the Queen of Spain with Royal attributes, within blue enameled outer circlet with golden inscription “LA REINA A SUS CAPELLANES DE HONOR”; blue enameled reverse centre medallion with golden monogram; royal crown suspension and original, silk sash ribbon; Breast Star with chiseled, silver rays; the centre, made as the obverse of the badge, in gold and enamels; upper crown in gold with chiseled details and red enameled inner cap; the reverse, fitted with vertical pin and two side-hooks; both on the fitted blue velvet compartment, once belonging to the original case; the reverse, with handwritten inscription “Eugeni Aulet pbre. Olot” (probably the name of the ancient owner). An extremely rare, early group of this honour insignia of the Spanish Royal family. Dim.: the badge, 75,0 x 50,0 mm., 28 g.; the star, 88,0 x 80,5 mm. I RR!

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Real Maestranza de Caballeria de Saragoza
A complete set of insignia for a Member, first model: Neck cross in Gold and enamels bearing the polichrome, miniature enameled image of St. George to the centre medallion, flanked by four coat of arms formimg a cross, linked by green enameled laurel wreath; blue enameled reverse centre medallion, bearing the inscription “REAL MAESTRANZA DE CABALLERIA DE SARAGOZA”; upper, smaller, green enameled wreath with hinged suspension ring, enameled to the colours of the Order of Isabel the Catholic; with original neck ribbon; Breast Star in Silver with chiseled rays and gilt details; superimposed with the enameled image of St. George, flanked by four coat of arms, similarly to the neck badge; concave reverse, fitted with pin, in very rare violon shape case of issue. A lavishly-made, beautiful and very rare group, of second half of 19th Century, excellent condition. Dim.: the cross, 68,0 x 55,0 mm: the star, dia. 80,0 mm. I RR!
A complete set of insignia for a Member, first model: Neck cross in Gold and enamels bearing the polichrome, miniature enameled image of St. George to the centre medallion, flanked by four coat of arms formimg a cross, linked by green enameled laurel wreath; blue enameled reverse centre medallion, bearing the inscription “REAL MAESTRANZA DE CABALLERIA DE SARAGOZA”; upper, smaller, green enameled wreath with hinged suspension ring, enameled to the colours of the Order of Isabel the Catholic; with original neck ribbon; Breast Star in Silver with chiseled rays and gilt details; superimposed with the enameled image of St. George, flanked by four coat of arms, similarly to the neck badge; concave reverse, fitted with pin, in very rare violon shape case of issue. A lavishly-made, beautiful and very rare group, of second half of 19th Century, excellent condition. Dim.: the cross, 68,0 x 55,0 mm: the star, dia. 80,0 mm. I RR!

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Real Maestranza de Caballerias de Sevilla
A complete set to a member of the Real Maestranza: Neck Decoration in Gold: red enameled shield, two ovals depicting the royal arms of Spain and Sevilla, divided by a vertical, gold sceptre; the whole encircled by the collar of the Order of the Golden Fleece with red enameled flames and separately- made, chiseled badge of the Order; upper, royal crown, with grooved ribbon ring; deep-sea-blue enameled reverse, applied, gold escutcheon with inscription “SOCIET. EQUESTRIS HISPAL.”; with original neck ribbon; Breast Bagde in Gold, similar to the neck decoration, also of the finest quality and excellent enamel-work; the reverse fitted with vertical pin and the maker’s escutcheon of Chobillon, Paris; in the original, black morocco case of issue, with fitted inner compartment and silk-covered inner cushion. A very rare group dating to the last part of 19th Century, of the best workmanship, extremely fine condition. Dim.: the neck decoration, 62,0x50,0 mm., 14.4 g, the breast badge, 63,0x52,5 (incl. Fleece’s pendant), 23 g. I RR!
A complete set to a member of the Real Maestranza: Neck Decoration in Gold: red enameled shield, two ovals depicting the royal arms of Spain and Sevilla, divided by a vertical, gold sceptre; the whole encircled by the collar of the Order of the Golden Fleece with red enameled flames and separately- made, chiseled badge of the Order; upper, royal crown, with grooved ribbon ring; deep-sea-blue enameled reverse, applied, gold escutcheon with inscription “SOCIET. EQUESTRIS HISPAL.”; with original neck ribbon; Breast Bagde in Gold, similar to the neck decoration, also of the finest quality and excellent enamel-work; the reverse fitted with vertical pin and the maker’s escutcheon of Chobillon, Paris; in the original, black morocco case of issue, with fitted inner compartment and silk-covered inner cushion. A very rare group dating to the last part of 19th Century, of the best workmanship, extremely fine condition. Dim.: the neck decoration, 62,0x50,0 mm., 14.4 g, the breast badge, 63,0x52,5 (incl. Fleece’s pendant), 23 g. I RR!

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Real Maestranza de Caballeria of Ronda
Breast Badge in the form of a vertical rhombus in Gold with blue enameled border bearing the inscription “REGALIS EQUESTRIS ORDO CIVITAS ARUNDENSIS 1572” in gold lettering within chiseled borders; the centre with separately-made, polychrome enameled image of the Holy Virgin on golden ground engraved with beams; suspension crown with enameled details, round ring and original, red silk ribbon; Breast Star in Gold with gold-bordered, red enameled rays; oval centre medallion in gold with the polychrome enameled image of the Holy Virgin in the finest enamel miniature on chiseled, beaming ground; night-blue enameled outer circlet bearing the inscription “REGALIS EQUESTRIS ORDO CIVITAS ArundEnsis 1572” in golden lettering; concave, polished reverse, fitted with vertical pin. A very rare group, of outstanding quality from the early 20th Century, excellent condition. Dim.: the badge, 45,0 x 26,0 mm., 9 g. aprox.; the star, dia. 90,0 mm., 55 g. I RR!
Breast Badge in the form of a vertical rhombus in Gold with blue enameled border bearing the inscription “REGALIS EQUESTRIS ORDO CIVITAS ARUNDENSIS 1572” in gold lettering within chiseled borders; the centre with separately-made, polychrome enameled image of the Holy Virgin on golden ground engraved with beams; suspension crown with enameled details, round ring and original, red silk ribbon; Breast Star in Gold with gold-bordered, red enameled rays; oval centre medallion in gold with the polychrome enameled image of the Holy Virgin in the finest enamel miniature on chiseled, beaming ground; night-blue enameled outer circlet bearing the inscription “REGALIS EQUESTRIS ORDO CIVITAS ArundEnsis 1572” in golden lettering; concave, polished reverse, fitted with vertical pin. A very rare group, of outstanding quality from the early 20th Century, excellent condition. Dim.: the badge, 45,0 x 26,0 mm., 9 g. aprox.; the star, dia. 90,0 mm., 55 g. I RR!