Catalog - Auction 68 - The Western Powers

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ORDER OF MILITARY MERIT
Grand Cross Star with White Distinction, 1st Class, instituted in 1864. Breast Star, 81 mm, Silver, maker's mark "Medina, Barcelona" central medallion gilt, enameled, original thin ring and two side hooks. A scarce star, in extremely fine condition, with beautiful patina! I R!

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ORDER OF NAVAL MERIT
Grand Cross Star Miniature, 2nd Class, instituted in 1866. Breast Star, 23 mm, gilt Silver, maker's mark, central medallion gilt, enameled, original back ring. A rare miniature, in extremely fine condition! I R!

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The Order of Charity
Dame’s Badge of the Order, 2nd Type, White Distinction, 62x50 mm., GOLD, 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. I R!

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The Order of Yoke and Arrows
Grand Cross Set, instituted in 1937. Sash Badge, 63x58 mm, gilt Bronze, cross made of polished, black onyx, a golden circle flanks the arms and the centre is charged with the red enameled symbol of a yoke bearing the motto “CAESARIS CAESARI DEI DEO” (to Caesar what’s Caesar’s, to God what’s God’s), the reverse, fitted with convex countermedallion acting as retainer of the obverse’s centre, upper, sphaerical loop, round ring and ornamented, tapering ribbon ring, with original, ull-length sash ribbon. Breast Star, 71 mm., gilt Bronze, the arms, enclosing segments of polished, black onyx, similarly to the badge; the centre, with red enameled yoke bearing the motto “CAESARIS CAESARI DEI DEO” and a group of five arrows, the reverse, fitted with ornamented vertical pin and two small side-hooks, in case of issue with gilt weapon on the lid, together with lapel hole enameled button. A rare decoration of the highest order of Franco’s Spain, in mint condition. I R!

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The Order of Yoke and Arrows
Commander’s Cross of the Order, 58 mm, GOLD, 18.97 g., first model, enclosing a cross made of polished, black onyx, a golden circle flanks the arms and the centre is charged with the red enameled symbol of a yoke bearing the motto “CAESARIS CAESARI DEI DEO” (to Caesar what’s Caesar’s, to God what’s God’s), the reverse, fitted with convex countermedallion acting as retainer of the obverse’s centre, upper, sphaerical loop, round ring and ornamented, tapering ribbon ring, with original, red silk ribbon. A rare decoration of the highest order of Franco’s Spain, excellent condition. I R!

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The Order of Judiciary Merit
Breast Star, 90x86 mm., 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! I RR!

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BRAVERY and COMMEMORATIVE MEDAL of the SPANISH BLUE DIVISION, 1941
Miniature, instituted in 1941. Breast Badge, 16 mm, Bronze, original suspension ring and ribbon. A rare miniature, in extremely fine condition! I R! "

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Military Decoration for the Members of the Spanish Blue Division in the Soviet Union, 1943
Miniature, instituted in 1943. Breast Badge, 20x15 mm, silvered Bronze, center enameled, original suspension ring and ribbon. A rare miniature, in extremely fine condition! I R!

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Medal for Labour Merit
A specially-made Jeweled Piece. Breast Badge, 58x49 mm., octagonal, toned GOLD and Silver medal, the obverse with allegory of work and the rising sun, below, white enameled field and applied Spain’s coat of arms in gold and finely-done enamels, blue enameled border, bearing silver inscription “AL MERITO EN EL TRABAJO”, surrounded by diamonds and above, an oak wreath, its acorns as tiny diamonds, the reverse, also of toned gold and silver, depicting an allegory of industry and the inscription “REAL DECRETO / D 22 D ENERO / 1926”, oval loop and round ring, with original, triangular, silk ribbon, with silver, crossed oak and palm branches and fitted with Spanish-style, rectangular suspension bar in gold, fitted with hinged pin to the reverse. A beautiful medal of the reign of Alfonso XIII (1902–1931) made by a skilled jeweler as an unique present to a prominent personality, excellent condition. I RR!

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Military Congregation of Immaculate Mary
Breast Badge, 50x29 mm, with chiseled details, oval medallion with outer circlet inscription "REAL CONGREGATION MILITAR DE MARIA INMACULADA", hinged upper crown, suspension ring and further ring. A very rare badge, excellent condition and quality! I RR!

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Insignia of Member of the National Academy of Medicine
GOLD, 68x40 mm, in the form of a white enameled cartouche, bearing an oval centre medallion with the allegory of medicine, in the finest enamel miniature- painting, within deep-blue enameled outer border,bearing the latin motto "ARS CUM NATURA AD SALUTEM CONSPIRANS" in gold lettering, above, two green enameled laurel branches, the reverse, also white enameled, with blue enameled, oval centre,bearing the inscription "ACADEMIA NACIONAL DE MEDICINA" in gold lettering and a rectangle beneath,engraved "7", hinged, upper crown with red enameled inner cap, resting on a group of golden,laurel leaves pointing down, round suspension ring. One of the most attractive, Spanish medallions, dating around 1860 extremely rare and in excellent condition. I- RR!

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Elizabeth II Public School
Merit Badge in GOLD and white enamel, 67x43 mm, with chiseled details, oval centre medallion with polychrome arms of Spain, blue enameled outer circlet with inscription "ELISABETH II PUBLICAE INSTITUTIONI", blue enameled reverse medallion with golden beaming sun and the inscription"PERFUNDET OMNIA LUCE", hinged upper crown with red enameled details, round suspension ring and further oval ring. A very rare insignia, excellent condition and quality! I RR!

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THE ROYAL ORDER OF THE SWORD
Collar Chain, 1st Class, instituted in 1748. Collar, gilt Bronze, 22 links, 11 blue enameled links. Collar Badge, 80x55 mm, GOLD, both sides enameled, both central medallions GOLD, enameled, original suspension ring. A most rare collar of this beautiful order, where the use of an earlier badge (at care of the Order`s treasury), makes it even more attractive. Extremely fine condition, of high jeweller's quality! I RR!

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THE ROYAL ORDER OF THE SWORD
Grand Cross Star, 1st Class, instituted in 1748. Breast Star, 66 mm, silvered, superimposed parts enameled, thin horizontal pin on reverse. Attractive and scarce star for uniform! I R !

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THE ROYAL ORDER OF THE SWORD
Breast Star of Knight Commander 1st Class, instituted in 1748, 70 mm., a cross of Maltese type, the arms of exquisitely chiseled and pierced silver, centre medallion in gold, with blue enameled field, bearing an upwardly pointing sword in Gold, within Sweden’s “three crowns”, outer circlet of diamond-cut Gold, the reverse fitted with vertical pin and the centre with maker’s escutcheon of Kretly, Paris. A highly interesting and very rare piece of the highest quality as typical of the French jewelers of the late 19th Century, excellent condition. I R!

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THE ROYAL ORDER OF THE SWORD
Officer's Cross, instituted in 1748. Breast Badge, 58x39 mm, approx. 15 g., GOLD, both sides enameled, both central medallions enameled, original suspension ring and ribbon. A superb old cross of high quality, in mint condition! I R!

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THE ROYAL ORDER OF THE SWORD
Officer's Cross Miniature, instituted in 1748. Breast Badge, 25x17 mm, GOLD, both sides enameled, both central medallions enameled, original suspension ring and ribbon with bow, mounted on button. A superb cross of high quality, in extremely fine condition! I R!

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ORDER OF THE NORTHERN STAR
Knight`s Cross, 4th Class, 1st Type, instituted in 1748. Breast Badge, 55x35 mm., GOLD, both sides enameled, both central medallion GOLD, enameled, with original suspension ring and ribbon. Superb old model of the 1st part of the 19th Century. I R!

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ORDER OF THE NORTHERN STAR
Knight`s Cross Awarding Document, instituted in 1748, to a French member of the State Councel, dated 9th of November 1878. I