Spain, Kingdom. A Royal Order of Noble Dames of Queen Maria Luisa, in Gold, c.1880 visually-hidden its location

its location

the buckle illustrating an eagle standing upon a swastika and surrounded by a full wreath of oak leaves

measuring 75 mm x 64 mm

The edges present in a semi-sharpened condition and the tip has been slightly blunted

revealing some of the bronze sheen underneath

Spain, Kingdom. A Royal Order of Noble Dames of Queen Maria Luisa, in Gold, c.1880 visually-hidden its location(Orden de las Damas Nobles de la Reina Mara Luisa). Instituted 1792. Of superb manufacture, a finely enamelled white Maltese cross with Gold borders and a delicately enamelled purple frame in 18K Gold, each quadrant featuring alternating hand carved lions and castles in Gold connected by a thin chain, obverse centre medallion in white, purple and black enamels set in Gold, superimposed elaborate hand painted figure of Saint Ferdinand, reverse with