Spain. An Unidentified Alfonso XII Women's Order, Breast Badge, c.1900

Issued 1875 - 1926. An unknown order exhibiting the Spanish Crest of Alfonso XIII, a silvered bronze starburst base with bronze gilt centre and swivel crown, centre affixed by two prongs, with red, white, black, and blue enamels, measuring 78 mm (w) x 112 mm (h- inclusive of large crown suspension), on period ladies Knight bow ribbon, very fine.

Footnote: This award exhibits no distinctive or attributable iconography. Its style is reminiscent of the merit order. Unusually large size. 

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