Spain. An Order of the Knight's Hospitaller of St.John, Commander Badge, c.1890

Instituted 1875. In bronze gilt with white and red enameling, with laurel wreath suspension, measuring 44 mm (w) x 73 mm (h - inclusive of wreath suspension and ribbon loop), on period white neck ribbon, minor wear and contact to enamels, very fine.

Footnote: Awarded to those who defending the faith, and helping the needy, with humanitarian works, both in the time of war and peace. To distinguish the order from the Malta Order, the small "h" was placed at centre. 

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