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Spain, Kingdom. A Royal Order of Queen Maria Luisa in Gold, c.1870

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Spain, Kingdom. A Royal Order of Queen Maria Luisa in Gold, c.1870

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Spain, Kingdom. A Royal Order of Queen Maria Luisa in Gold, c.1870

(Orden de las Damas Nobles de la Reina María Luisa). Instituted 1792. An exquisite enameled white Maltese cross with golden edges and delicate enameled purple border in Gold, each quadrant featuring alternating chained lions and castles in Gold, obverse centre applique in delightful white, purple and black enamels in Gold, superposed elaborate hand figure of Saint Ferdinand also in Gold, reverse with enameled white and brown central medallion depicting the cyphre of Maria Luisa surrounding by the inscription “R’ Orden De La Reina Maria Luisa” (Royal Order of Queen Maria Luisa) in Gold, sourmonted typical Spanish laurel wreath also in Gold, with flat ring suspension marked with a later Netherlands Gold import mark denoting of .585 purity, measuring 44.30 mm (w) x 78.36 mm (h - inclusive of ring suspension), weighing 32.6 grams, with loss of purple enamels on 9 o’clock arm, otherwisebetter than extremely fine.

Footnote: The Order of Noble Dames of Queen Maria Luisa was founded by Charles IV King of Spain on April 21, 1792. It was established at the behest of his wife Queen Maria Luisa who wanted to recognise the services of Court Ladies. The Order was initially restricted to noble Ladies who displayed extraordinary talents and distinguished services. The recipients were personally chosen by the Queen of Spain. Currently, the Order is awarded to women who displayed philanthropy behaviour which helped to encourage culture and understanding of Spain.

This offering is a part of the "Dr. Albert Goodwin Collection", a preeminent assemblage of world Orders, Medals, and Decorations composed solely by Dr.Goodwin between 1946-1967. Dr. Goodwin had a successful career as an educator and prominent physician in New York as well as actively serving in both World Wars with the United States Medical Corps. He acted as both President and Vice-President of the Orders and Medals Society of America (OMSA) and is responsible for organizing their first convention in 1960. He maintained further membership with the American Society of Military Collectors, the International Orders Research Society, and the American Numismatic Society. His knowledge and passion for history and awards is evident in this meticulously compiled collection that is now available in its entirety for the first time exclusively on eMedals.com.