Spain, Kingdom. An Imperial Order of the Southern Cross, Grand Cross Star, Type II. c. 1915 Archive After twelve weeks at Buxton

After twelve weeks at Buxton

measuring 80 mm (w) x 106 mm (h) when folded

a white cardboard insert placed within the base and housing medal bed in black velvet

The pommel bears a single nut

he was promoted one grade

Spain, Kingdom. An Imperial Order of the Southern Cross, Grand Cross Star, Type II. c. 1915 Archive After twelve weeks at Buxton(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