Catalog - Auction 71 - Emperors, Kings and Presidents

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Order of St. Stanislas
An early, embroidered Breast Star of the Order, the rays made of embossed sheet-Silver, silver sequines, bordered with twisted silver wire and tiny loops to mount the star to the habit or the uniform; white enameled centre medallion bearing the red miniature-painted monogram “SS”; white silk outer circlet bearing the gold embroidered motto “PRÆMIANDO INCITAT” bordered with twisted, gilt silver wire, the whole within broad, green lacquered sheet silver with gold embroidered, stylized laurel sprays and around, an ornamental pattern, made of silver wire; the reverse backed with strong paper. A beautiful piece, extremely rare to see in this type from the establishing of the Russian Order in 1831, excellent condition. Dia.: 86,0 mm. I RR!
An early, embroidered Breast Star of the Order, the rays made of embossed sheet-Silver, silver sequines, bordered with twisted silver wire and tiny loops to mount the star to the habit or the uniform; white enameled centre medallion bearing the red miniature-painted monogram “SS”; white silk outer circlet bearing the gold embroidered motto “PRÆMIANDO INCITAT” bordered with twisted, gilt silver wire, the whole within broad, green lacquered sheet silver with gold embroidered, stylized laurel sprays and around, an ornamental pattern, made of silver wire; the reverse backed with strong paper. A beautiful piece, extremely rare to see in this type from the establishing of the Russian Order in 1831, excellent condition. Dia.: 86,0 mm. I RR!

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Order of St. Stanislas
A First Class set of the Order with jewelled star; Sash Badge in Gold as a red enameled Maltese cross with ball finials, flanked by finely chiseled Russian eagles and the arms’ ends enriched by the typical “bows”; white enameled obverse centre medallion, bearing the separately-made, red enameled, golden monogram “SS”, within outer circlet with green enameled laurel wreath; the reverse with red enameled arms (very rare and seen on early badges only) and white enameled centre medallion, bearing the miniature- painted monogram “SS”, within grooved, golden outer circlet; round suspension loop struck with Russian marks, and gold-wire, original ribbon ring; with the original sash ribbon. First Class Breast Star of the Order, with chiseled silver rays, made in a pattern close to the Austrian one, white enameled centre medallion bearing the richly ornamented red enameled monogram “ss”, within golden, beaded border; white enameled outer circlet bearing the Order’s motto “PRÆMIANDO INCITAT” made of chiseled gold and thin, golden, beaded border; the whole within green enameled circlet enriched with three beautifully made groups of laurel leaves and flowers; around, a further border, set with pastes; the reverse and the vertical pin, struck with “935” silver mark and a further control mark with a tower. A beautiful and most probably unique set of exceptional quality and luxurious appearance, surely belonged to a Prince or to a high ranking dignitary from ca. 1840; excellent condition. Dim: the badge, 65,0 x 62,0 mm.; the star, dia.: 84,0 mm. I RR!
A First Class set of the Order with jewelled star; Sash Badge in Gold as a red enameled Maltese cross with ball finials, flanked by finely chiseled Russian eagles and the arms’ ends enriched by the typical “bows”; white enameled obverse centre medallion, bearing the separately-made, red enameled, golden monogram “SS”, within outer circlet with green enameled laurel wreath; the reverse with red enameled arms (very rare and seen on early badges only) and white enameled centre medallion, bearing the miniature- painted monogram “SS”, within grooved, golden outer circlet; round suspension loop struck with Russian marks, and gold-wire, original ribbon ring; with the original sash ribbon. First Class Breast Star of the Order, with chiseled silver rays, made in a pattern close to the Austrian one, white enameled centre medallion bearing the richly ornamented red enameled monogram “ss”, within golden, beaded border; white enameled outer circlet bearing the Order’s motto “PRÆMIANDO INCITAT” made of chiseled gold and thin, golden, beaded border; the whole within green enameled circlet enriched with three beautifully made groups of laurel leaves and flowers; around, a further border, set with pastes; the reverse and the vertical pin, struck with “935” silver mark and a further control mark with a tower. A beautiful and most probably unique set of exceptional quality and luxurious appearance, surely belonged to a Prince or to a high ranking dignitary from ca. 1840; excellent condition. Dim: the badge, 65,0 x 62,0 mm.; the star, dia.: 84,0 mm. I RR!

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Order of St. Stanislas
A First Class Badge with Swords; red enameled, Gold cross of Maltese type with ball-finials, flanked by Russian Imperial eagles also embossed in gold and beneath them, two crossed swords, also in gold; white enameled centre medallion with red enameled, golden monogram “SS” within green enameled laurel wreath, being the medallion’s outer circlet; the reverse, also with red enameled arms; white enameled centre medallion, with miniature- painted, red monogram “SS” within moulded border in gold; upper loop as an ornamented bow with round eyelet on top (struck with Russian marks) and original, gold wire suspension ring; mounted to an ornamentally-sewn original riband in the width of a neck ribbon. A beautiful, extremely rare piece of the finest Russian quality from the 2nd half of the 19th Century, excellent condition. Dim.: 58,0 x 52,0 mm. I R!
A First Class Badge with Swords; red enameled, Gold cross of Maltese type with ball-finials, flanked by Russian Imperial eagles also embossed in gold and beneath them, two crossed swords, also in gold; white enameled centre medallion with red enameled, golden monogram “SS” within green enameled laurel wreath, being the medallion’s outer circlet; the reverse, also with red enameled arms; white enameled centre medallion, with miniature- painted, red monogram “SS” within moulded border in gold; upper loop as an ornamented bow with round eyelet on top (struck with Russian marks) and original, gold wire suspension ring; mounted to an ornamentally-sewn original riband in the width of a neck ribbon. A beautiful, extremely rare piece of the finest Russian quality from the 2nd half of the 19th Century, excellent condition. Dim.: 58,0 x 52,0 mm. I R!

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Order of St. Stanislas - A Miniature Bar with four Orders and Decorations of reduced size
Russia: Order of St. Stanislas, Cross of the Order with Crown of early type (eagles with spreaded wings); Gold and enamels; Kingdom of Italy (Napoleonic Period, 18051815): Order of the Iron Crown, Knight’s badge in Silver, Gold and enamel; France, 2nd Empire: “St.Helena Medal” in Gold; Italy, Kingdom, Commemorative Medal for the Independence and Unity of Italy, with bars “1848” and “1849”; all with their proper, original ribbon and mounted for wear on a fire-gilt, safety-pin. A most interesting group, belonged to a veteran of the Napoleonic wars, probably involved in the European policies during the post-1815 restauration, eventually fighting on the field, during Italy’s First War of Independence, 184849; the two orders are executed in the finest quality, with carefully chiseled and engraved details, while the two decorations are made according to the official model; excellent condition. I RR!
Russia: Order of St. Stanislas, Cross of the Order with Crown of early type (eagles with spreaded wings); Gold and enamels; Kingdom of Italy (Napoleonic Period, 18051815): Order of the Iron Crown, Knight’s badge in Silver, Gold and enamel; France, 2nd Empire: “St.Helena Medal” in Gold; Italy, Kingdom, Commemorative Medal for the Independence and Unity of Italy, with bars “1848” and “1849”; all with their proper, original ribbon and mounted for wear on a fire-gilt, safety-pin. A most interesting group, belonged to a veteran of the Napoleonic wars, probably involved in the European policies during the post-1815 restauration, eventually fighting on the field, during Italy’s First War of Independence, 184849; the two orders are executed in the finest quality, with carefully chiseled and engraved details, while the two decorations are made according to the official model; excellent condition. I RR!

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Order of St. Stanislas
An early 19th Century 2nd Class Neck Badge of the Order in Gold, as a four-armed cross made of pink Gold, with red enamel to the obverse, flanked by yellow-gold eagles with spreaded wings; white enameled centre medallion with red, miniature-painted order’s monogram, within golden outer circlet, enriched with green enameled laurel wreath; smooth, polished reverse, with white enameled centre medallion, similar to the obverse’s one; ornamented upper loop, its ring, struck with Russian gold marks, and the date 1840; gold-wire, doubled ribbon ring and original, silk neck ribbon; in the original, red morocco case of issue with cyrillic inscrption embossed to the outer lid and fitted cream-velvet inner compartment. A very rare and beautifully-made piece, excellent condition. Dim.: 50,0 x 46,0 mm. I RR!
An early 19th Century 2nd Class Neck Badge of the Order in Gold, as a four-armed cross made of pink Gold, with red enamel to the obverse, flanked by yellow-gold eagles with spreaded wings; white enameled centre medallion with red, miniature-painted order’s monogram, within golden outer circlet, enriched with green enameled laurel wreath; smooth, polished reverse, with white enameled centre medallion, similar to the obverse’s one; ornamented upper loop, its ring, struck with Russian gold marks, and the date 1840; gold-wire, doubled ribbon ring and original, silk neck ribbon; in the original, red morocco case of issue with cyrillic inscrption embossed to the outer lid and fitted cream-velvet inner compartment. A very rare and beautifully-made piece, excellent condition. Dim.: 50,0 x 46,0 mm. I RR!

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Order of St. Stanislas
A jewelled Miniature of the Order in Gold: the arms, set with rubies and the ball finials, set with Diamonds; centre medallion in gold and enamels, concave reverse, with enameled centre medallion; with original suspension ring (this, struck with French gold marks) and ribbon. A rare, luxurious piece from the middle 19th Century, very fine condition. Dim.: 14,0x12,0 mm; with 13 diamonds for a total of 0.117 ct. I RR!
A jewelled Miniature of the Order in Gold: the arms, set with rubies and the ball finials, set with Diamonds; centre medallion in gold and enamels, concave reverse, with enameled centre medallion; with original suspension ring (this, struck with French gold marks) and ribbon. A rare, luxurious piece from the middle 19th Century, very fine condition. Dim.: 14,0x12,0 mm; with 13 diamonds for a total of 0.117 ct. I RR!

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A Painted Coat of Arms
Round shape, Wood, with polychrome and gold-foil painted coat of arms of Serbia on black lacquered ground, raised, gilt wood frame, the reverse, with inscription “Belgrade Mai 1922”. An interesting, very rare Royal Coat of Arms made for the marriage of Alexander I, King of the Serbs, Croats and Slovenes and Princess Maria of Romania, in Belgrade on 8 June 1922, excellent condition and retaining a beautiful patina. RR! IThe city was decorated with bunting and flags and Royal coats of arms. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FOlMhOvXVVA&t=270s Dim.: 348,0 mm. I R!
Round shape, Wood, with polychrome and gold-foil painted coat of arms of Serbia on black lacquered ground, raised, gilt wood frame, the reverse, with inscription “Belgrade Mai 1922”. An interesting, very rare Royal Coat of Arms made for the marriage of Alexander I, King of the Serbs, Croats and Slovenes and Princess Maria of Romania, in Belgrade on 8 June 1922, excellent condition and retaining a beautiful patina. RR! IThe city was decorated with bunting and flags and Royal coats of arms. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FOlMhOvXVVA&t=270s Dim.: 348,0 mm. I R!

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Order of the White Eagle
A 1st Class Set of the 1st Type, awarded in 1883-1903: Sash Badge in gilt Silver and white enamel; oval centre medallion with the arms of Serbia on red enamel, outer circlet with diamond-cut ornament; red enameled reverse medallion with gilt silver, crowned “M I” monogram; upper crown hinged to the deep-blue enameled pendalia with date of the institution in gold lettering to the reverse; suspension ring struck with “il” (Jacob Leser, Straubing) and “800” marks; grooved and beaded ribbon-ring, with original, full length sash; Breast Star in gilt Silver, superimposed with the order’s badge also in white enameled, gilt and chiseled silver; upper royal crown, with blue enameled pendalia; the reverse with oval counter-medallion and vertical pin, struck with “IL” and “800” marks. An extremely rare model, superb condition. Dim.: the badge, 82,0x40,0 mm.; the star, 98,0x93,0 mm. I RR!
A 1st Class Set of the 1st Type, awarded in 1883-1903: Sash Badge in gilt Silver and white enamel; oval centre medallion with the arms of Serbia on red enamel, outer circlet with diamond-cut ornament; red enameled reverse medallion with gilt silver, crowned “M I” monogram; upper crown hinged to the deep-blue enameled pendalia with date of the institution in gold lettering to the reverse; suspension ring struck with “il” (Jacob Leser, Straubing) and “800” marks; grooved and beaded ribbon-ring, with original, full length sash; Breast Star in gilt Silver, superimposed with the order’s badge also in white enameled, gilt and chiseled silver; upper royal crown, with blue enameled pendalia; the reverse with oval counter-medallion and vertical pin, struck with “IL” and “800” marks. An extremely rare model, superb condition. Dim.: the badge, 82,0x40,0 mm.; the star, 98,0x93,0 mm. I RR!

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Order of the White Eagle
The extraordinary set of 1st Class (Grand Cross) together with awarding document to General Louis Joffre: Sash badge in gilt Silver as a white enameled double-headed eagle with red enameled, oval centre medallion bearing the gilt and enameled coat of arms of Serbia within moulded and beaded outer circlet; upper, Royal crown with long, blue enameled scrolling pendalia, link ring and broad, grooved and beaded suspension ring, the reverse with red enameled centre medallion bearing the year “1882”, within outer circlet similar to the obverse from which two prongs depart to reinforce the suspension to the crown’s pendalia; fitted with original, full-length sash ribbon; Breast Star in gilt Silver with polished and chiseled rays, the centre as the sash badge’s obverse, but smaller, with elegantly chiseled and engraved details, the reverse, fitted with vertical pin; the whole, in its original, off-white case of issue, the lid with gold embossed coat of arms and indication of the class and fitted, inner compartment; with original award document to Louis Joffre as Général de Division and French Chief of Staff, dated in Belgrade on March 5th, 1912, with original signature of King Peter and of the Chancellor of the Royal Serbian Orders. An outstanding set, together with the awarding document to one of the most prominent military leaders of the Entente, excellent condition. Dim.: the badge, 98,0 x 47,0 mm.; the star, 96,0 x 90,0 mm.; the document, 390,0 x 280,0 mm. I RR!
The extraordinary set of 1st Class (Grand Cross) together with awarding document to General Louis Joffre: Sash badge in gilt Silver as a white enameled double-headed eagle with red enameled, oval centre medallion bearing the gilt and enameled coat of arms of Serbia within moulded and beaded outer circlet; upper, Royal crown with long, blue enameled scrolling pendalia, link ring and broad, grooved and beaded suspension ring, the reverse with red enameled centre medallion bearing the year “1882”, within outer circlet similar to the obverse from which two prongs depart to reinforce the suspension to the crown’s pendalia; fitted with original, full-length sash ribbon; Breast Star in gilt Silver with polished and chiseled rays, the centre as the sash badge’s obverse, but smaller, with elegantly chiseled and engraved details, the reverse, fitted with vertical pin; the whole, in its original, off-white case of issue, the lid with gold embossed coat of arms and indication of the class and fitted, inner compartment; with original award document to Louis Joffre as Général de Division and French Chief of Staff, dated in Belgrade on March 5th, 1912, with original signature of King Peter and of the Chancellor of the Royal Serbian Orders. An outstanding set, together with the awarding document to one of the most prominent military leaders of the Entente, excellent condition. Dim.: the badge, 98,0 x 47,0 mm.; the star, 96,0 x 90,0 mm.; the document, 390,0 x 280,0 mm. I RR!

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Order of St. Sava
A jewelled Miniature of the Order in Gold, the arms and the upper orb, set with Brilliants; enameled obverse centre medallion with the saint wearing red robes; the ring, struck with an almost unreadable gold mark; original ribbon with the rosette of the Commander’s class and a silver suspension bar with pin. A very fine and rare miniature, probably of French manufacture; extremely fine condition. Dim.: 22,0x13,0 mm.; with 46 diamonds for a total of 0.36 ct. I R!
A jewelled Miniature of the Order in Gold, the arms and the upper orb, set with Brilliants; enameled obverse centre medallion with the saint wearing red robes; the ring, struck with an almost unreadable gold mark; original ribbon with the rosette of the Commander’s class and a silver suspension bar with pin. A very fine and rare miniature, probably of French manufacture; extremely fine condition. Dim.: 22,0x13,0 mm.; with 46 diamonds for a total of 0.36 ct. I R!

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The Order of the Cross of Takovo
A jewelled miniature of the order in Gold and enamels; the arms, the upper orb and the suspension ring, set with tiny diamonds; original ribbon. A beautiful, very rare miniature in the best French manufacture, excellent condition. Dim.: 27,0 x 11,0 mm, with 40 diamonds for a total of 0,096 ct. I RR!
A jewelled miniature of the order in Gold and enamels; the arms, the upper orb and the suspension ring, set with tiny diamonds; original ribbon. A beautiful, very rare miniature in the best French manufacture, excellent condition. Dim.: 27,0 x 11,0 mm, with 40 diamonds for a total of 0,096 ct. I RR!

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The Order of the Star of Karageorge
The fabulous set of 1st Class (Grand Cross) with Swords together with awarding document to General Louis Joffre: Sash badge in gilt Silver as a white enameled rounded cross flanked by bundles of thin, polished beams and crossed swords with silver “steel-like” toned blades and gilt hilts; deep-sea-blue enameled centre medallion bearing the enameled shield at the arms of Serbia (a white cross on red, flanked by fire- steels) within white enameled outer circlet with the motto “for faith and freedom 1804”, written in Serbian cyrillic script; upper loop as a double, twisted riband, connecting to the Serbian Royal crown with enameled details; round suspension ring; red enameled reverse centre medallion bearing the gilt, Serbian double eagle with enameled coat of arms charged to its breast within blue enameled outer circlet with the cyrillic inscription “PETAR I 1904”; suspended to the original, full length sash ribbon with round rosette-bow; Breast Star with polished, “concave” rays, bearing the centre similar to the sash badge’s obverse; the reverse, fitted with vertical pin; with original bestowal document, given on July 8th, 1920, signed by Aleksander, King of Yugoslavia. An exceptional group of the highest class of this order, very rare already in itself, together with Unique award document to one of the most prominent military leaders of World War One; excellent condition. Dim.: the badge, 75,0 x 46,0 mm.; the star, dia.: 84,0 mm.; the document, 50,6 x 37,8 cm. I RR!
The fabulous set of 1st Class (Grand Cross) with Swords together with awarding document to General Louis Joffre: Sash badge in gilt Silver as a white enameled rounded cross flanked by bundles of thin, polished beams and crossed swords with silver “steel-like” toned blades and gilt hilts; deep-sea-blue enameled centre medallion bearing the enameled shield at the arms of Serbia (a white cross on red, flanked by fire- steels) within white enameled outer circlet with the motto “for faith and freedom 1804”, written in Serbian cyrillic script; upper loop as a double, twisted riband, connecting to the Serbian Royal crown with enameled details; round suspension ring; red enameled reverse centre medallion bearing the gilt, Serbian double eagle with enameled coat of arms charged to its breast within blue enameled outer circlet with the cyrillic inscription “PETAR I 1904”; suspended to the original, full length sash ribbon with round rosette-bow; Breast Star with polished, “concave” rays, bearing the centre similar to the sash badge’s obverse; the reverse, fitted with vertical pin; with original bestowal document, given on July 8th, 1920, signed by Aleksander, King of Yugoslavia. An exceptional group of the highest class of this order, very rare already in itself, together with Unique award document to one of the most prominent military leaders of World War One; excellent condition. Dim.: the badge, 75,0 x 46,0 mm.; the star, dia.: 84,0 mm.; the document, 50,6 x 37,8 cm. I RR!

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Order of Prince Pribina
A Grand Officer’s Set of the Military Class: Neck Badge in gilt Silver with polished arms formed as groups of four dagger-shaped beams, flanked by deep-sea blue enameled stylized mounts and rising double crosses; centre medallion with bust of the prince facing left within beaming outer circlet and blue enameled border; the reverse centre medallion depicting an archaic church within the motto “SAECULO NONO INSTANTE FUNDAVIT”, also within beaming outer circlet and blue enameled border; hinged crossed swords and laurel wreath and suspension ring (struck with marks to the reverse); original neck ribbon (frail); Silver Breast Star with strong, faceted rays flanked by stylized arrow-tails; the centre as the badge of the order, but of reduced size, in gilt silver and deep-sea blue enameled details, within gilt silver-bordered, geometrical frame, flanked by silver, crossed swords; concave reverse with two nuts retaining the obverse and a scratched number “1409”; horizontal, strong round pin, struck with “987” and “K” marks. A most rare set of the order, almost excellent condition. Dim.: the badge, 75,0 x 53,0 mm. provenance: the estate of Col. Radu Davidescu, Chief of the Military Cabinet of Rumania’s Conducator, Marshal Antonescu. I RR!
A Grand Officer’s Set of the Military Class: Neck Badge in gilt Silver with polished arms formed as groups of four dagger-shaped beams, flanked by deep-sea blue enameled stylized mounts and rising double crosses; centre medallion with bust of the prince facing left within beaming outer circlet and blue enameled border; the reverse centre medallion depicting an archaic church within the motto “SAECULO NONO INSTANTE FUNDAVIT”, also within beaming outer circlet and blue enameled border; hinged crossed swords and laurel wreath and suspension ring (struck with marks to the reverse); original neck ribbon (frail); Silver Breast Star with strong, faceted rays flanked by stylized arrow-tails; the centre as the badge of the order, but of reduced size, in gilt silver and deep-sea blue enameled details, within gilt silver-bordered, geometrical frame, flanked by silver, crossed swords; concave reverse with two nuts retaining the obverse and a scratched number “1409”; horizontal, strong round pin, struck with “987” and “K” marks. A most rare set of the order, almost excellent condition. Dim.: the badge, 75,0 x 53,0 mm. provenance: the estate of Col. Radu Davidescu, Chief of the Military Cabinet of Rumania’s Conducator, Marshal Antonescu. I RR!

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Order of the War Victory Cross
A Third Class Badge in Silver with blue enameled double cross (lime leaves visible through the translucent enamel), sided by two groups of three lime leaves each and resting on a star of thin, polished beams; smooth reverse with frosted finish, strong, vertical pin, this, struck with “987” and “K” marks; together, two screwback (the nut, missing) ribbon miniatures in silver, with enameled, Slovakian coat of arms. An extremely rare piece of this order, excellent condition. Dim.: 52,0 x 35,5 mm.; the miniatures, 12,0 x 20,0 mm. each. Provenance: the estate of Col. Radu Davidescu, Chief of the Military Cabinet of Rumania’s Conducator, Marshal Antonescu. note: This Order, was Slovakia’s third highest award, awarded for exceptional military merits. In all, it saw 3.769 awards of all classes, of which 437 were to members of the German Wehrmacht and 142 to Romanian Officers. I RR!
A Third Class Badge in Silver with blue enameled double cross (lime leaves visible through the translucent enamel), sided by two groups of three lime leaves each and resting on a star of thin, polished beams; smooth reverse with frosted finish, strong, vertical pin, this, struck with “987” and “K” marks; together, two screwback (the nut, missing) ribbon miniatures in silver, with enameled, Slovakian coat of arms. An extremely rare piece of this order, excellent condition. Dim.: 52,0 x 35,5 mm.; the miniatures, 12,0 x 20,0 mm. each. Provenance: the estate of Col. Radu Davidescu, Chief of the Military Cabinet of Rumania’s Conducator, Marshal Antonescu. note: This Order, was Slovakia’s third highest award, awarded for exceptional military merits. In all, it saw 3.769 awards of all classes, of which 437 were to members of the German Wehrmacht and 142 to Romanian Officers. I RR!

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Superior School Promotion Badge
A promotion’s Badge of the French “Ecole Superieur de Guerre” of Paris, of the type awarded to foreign officers: silver oval badge with vertical, winged staff and arrow tipped lightnings pointing down, intertwined with “ESG” and a cock’s head on top; the upper border, with inscription “REPUBLIC FRANCAISE”; concave reverse, officially engraved “CAPITAINE DAVIDESSCO RADO 45e PROMOTION 1923-1925” and the maker’s mark of Falize, Paris; vertical pin with sliding, safety-closure. A very rare badge, awarded between 1919 and 1939 in ca. 500 pieces. I RR!
A promotion’s Badge of the French “Ecole Superieur de Guerre” of Paris, of the type awarded to foreign officers: silver oval badge with vertical, winged staff and arrow tipped lightnings pointing down, intertwined with “ESG” and a cock’s head on top; the upper border, with inscription “REPUBLIC FRANCAISE”; concave reverse, officially engraved “CAPITAINE DAVIDESSCO RADO 45e PROMOTION 1923-1925” and the maker’s mark of Falize, Paris; vertical pin with sliding, safety-closure. A very rare badge, awarded between 1919 and 1939 in ca. 500 pieces. I RR!

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Order of Santiago
A decoration of the Order of reduced size, in form of an oval gold medallion, its border finely chiseled with a pattern of stylized acanthus leaves, bearing the red enameled Order’s cross slightly rising on the convex field; sphaerical, upper loop and round ring, with original ribbon. A very elegant and rare decoration of reduced size, from the mid-19th Century, excellent condition. Dim.: 21,0 x 15,0 mm. I RR!
A decoration of the Order of reduced size, in form of an oval gold medallion, its border finely chiseled with a pattern of stylized acanthus leaves, bearing the red enameled Order’s cross slightly rising on the convex field; sphaerical, upper loop and round ring, with original ribbon. A very elegant and rare decoration of reduced size, from the mid-19th Century, excellent condition. Dim.: 21,0 x 15,0 mm. I RR!

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Order of Calatrava
A miniature of the Order in Gold, of oval form, white enameled, obverse bearing the Order’s cross of translucent, red enamel, chiseled, golden border; concave, polished border; with cylindical suspension loop and round, ribbon ring. A beautiful miniature, that can be dated to the first decade of 19th Century, excellent condition. Dim.: 13,0 x 9,0 mm. I RR!
A miniature of the Order in Gold, of oval form, white enameled, obverse bearing the Order’s cross of translucent, red enamel, chiseled, golden border; concave, polished border; with cylindical suspension loop and round, ribbon ring. A beautiful miniature, that can be dated to the first decade of 19th Century, excellent condition. Dim.: 13,0 x 9,0 mm. I RR!

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Order of Calatrava
An early, jewelled cross of the Order: convex, Silver round medallion with traces of gilding, with the order’s cross (remains of the original enamel), within a richly chiseled frame of rocailles and branches, set with amethysts; richly engraved gold reverse with a tiny nut retaining the obverse centre; upper hook and tiny, round, suspension ring. A beautiful decoration, that could be dated to the early/mid 18th Century. Excellent condition, considering its age. Dim.: 41,5 x 35,0 mm. I RR!
An early, jewelled cross of the Order: convex, Silver round medallion with traces of gilding, with the order’s cross (remains of the original enamel), within a richly chiseled frame of rocailles and branches, set with amethysts; richly engraved gold reverse with a tiny nut retaining the obverse centre; upper hook and tiny, round, suspension ring. A beautiful decoration, that could be dated to the early/mid 18th Century. Excellent condition, considering its age. Dim.: 41,5 x 35,0 mm. I RR!

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Order of the Golden Fleece
A Neck Decoration of the Order in Gold, with excellently chiseled and engraved fleece with polished, thick tubular suspension loop, linked to the red enameled flames, spreading from a blue enameled oval, with golden, engraved ornamentation and upper, chiseled suspension as acanthus leaves, hinged to the suspension, made as an elaborate pattern enameled curves, red enameled « curtains » and rocailles; red enameled ribbon ring and original, long neck ribbon, complete with a beautiful « coulant » enriched by beautiful engravings and enamels. A very rare, exceptional decoration from the mid 19th Century, of the finest manufacture; excellent condition. Dim. : 110,0 x 51,0 mm. Provenance: the estate of his Excellency Joaquín Baldomero Fernández-Espartero y Álvarez de Toro, Prince of Vergara, 1st Duke of la Victoria, 1st Duke of Morella, 1st Count of Luchana, 1st Viscount of Banderas (February 27th, 1793 January 8th, 1879); Spanish general and politician, who actively participated to the Carlist wars, affirming the throne’s power through many important victories that granted his titles. Born in a humble family, his father was a carpenter, he was destined to become a priest, but his ambitious and aventurous character, led him to join a volunteer unit to fight against the Napoleonic invasion, starting his military career, from a certain point onwards, strictly connected to the desire of political power and recognition. After the Carlist wars, he choose to be part of progressive-libertarian factions, in the hope for reforms and modernization of the state. He was Regent of the Realm, three times Prime Minister, until 1858, when he left any active political involvement, besides being often called back to give his advise and word. I RR!
A Neck Decoration of the Order in Gold, with excellently chiseled and engraved fleece with polished, thick tubular suspension loop, linked to the red enameled flames, spreading from a blue enameled oval, with golden, engraved ornamentation and upper, chiseled suspension as acanthus leaves, hinged to the suspension, made as an elaborate pattern enameled curves, red enameled « curtains » and rocailles; red enameled ribbon ring and original, long neck ribbon, complete with a beautiful « coulant » enriched by beautiful engravings and enamels. A very rare, exceptional decoration from the mid 19th Century, of the finest manufacture; excellent condition. Dim. : 110,0 x 51,0 mm. Provenance: the estate of his Excellency Joaquín Baldomero Fernández-Espartero y Álvarez de Toro, Prince of Vergara, 1st Duke of la Victoria, 1st Duke of Morella, 1st Count of Luchana, 1st Viscount of Banderas (February 27th, 1793 January 8th, 1879); Spanish general and politician, who actively participated to the Carlist wars, affirming the throne’s power through many important victories that granted his titles. Born in a humble family, his father was a carpenter, he was destined to become a priest, but his ambitious and aventurous character, led him to join a volunteer unit to fight against the Napoleonic invasion, starting his military career, from a certain point onwards, strictly connected to the desire of political power and recognition. After the Carlist wars, he choose to be part of progressive-libertarian factions, in the hope for reforms and modernization of the state. He was Regent of the Realm, three times Prime Minister, until 1858, when he left any active political involvement, besides being often called back to give his advise and word. I RR!