with the arms of the cross and animals raised above the surface of the medal (the version used from 1892-1939 and 1949-1974)
complete with depictions of spiders and flies
finished with a a fire-gilded wreath and a chemical bluing of the battleship
Spring-guns and Air-guns
measuring 214x307mm
Spain. An Order Of The Red Cross, 1St Class Star Of Honour And Merit, Type I, C. 1877 United Republic of with the arms of theIssue 1876 1899. Alfonso XII. An early example of this order in a hand detailed four armed star with etched finishing, with silver gilt centre piece affixed by 2 of 3 prongs, with white, red, green and blue enameling, reverse with pin assembly and two stays, period partial replacement of pin, hallmarked on catch with swan denoting French import, measuring 72 mm (w) x 72 mm (h), centre slightly loose, minor enamel contact, near extremely fine.