Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Calatrava, Miniature Boutonniere Auction At the end of the

At the end of the day

a sweetheart photograph (black and white

some labeled (mostly illegible) - one reads “Uncle Hans

by maker Aurich (marked on reverse)

Accompanied by award record entry

Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Calatrava, Miniature Boutonniere Auction At the end of the(Orden Militar de Calatrava). Instituted in 1158. In silver gilt with red enamels, measuring 17 mm (w) x 17 mm (h), traditional raised ring button hole attachment, intact enamels, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Calatrava was one of the four Spanish military orders and the first military order founded in Castile, but the second to receive papal approval. The papal bull confirming the Order of Calatrava as a Militia was given by Pope Alexander