Spain, Kingdom. An Imperial Order of the Southern Cross, Grand Cross Star, Type II. c. 1915 Auction 39 mm x 143 mm

39 mm x 143 mm

the exterior trimmed in a tawny brown leather

but is unofficial and is very rare

the certificate with the embossed Hancocks stamp and signed by Director Louise McGurl

Spain, Kingdom. An Imperial Order of the Southern Cross, Grand Cross Star, Type II. c. 1915 Auction 39 mm x 143 mm(Ordem Nacional do Cruzeiro do Sul). Instituted December 1st, 1822. (Type II from 1890 onwards). Constructed of gilded silver, of multi piece construction, consisting of silver gilt with light blue, dark blue, and white enamels, consisting of a five armed star with dual ball finials per arm, with sun rays emanating from the center of the cross between the arms, the obverse with a large light blue central medallion bearing five white enameled stars of