Spain, Kingdom. An Order of the Golden Fleece, Secretary Badge, c.1940
(Orden del Toisón de Oro). Instituted January 10, 1429. In silver gilt, an ovular neck decoration featuring an enamelled medallion with a superimposed Spanish fleece on a white enamelled background with red and blue detailing, with a surrounding starburst pattern with extending rays and ball finials on every 6th ray, the reverser is plain with two rivets, measures 45.9mm (w) x 57.7mm (h – inclusive of integral ring), weighs 40.1 grams, worn on a red neck ribbon, enamels intact, a very rare decoration in extremely fine condition.

