Spain, Kingdom. A Royal Order of Noble Dames of Queen Maria Luisa, in Gold, c.1880 United Republic of (iii) Commemorative Cross for the

(iii) Commemorative Cross for the 60th Anniversary of the Reign of Franz Joseph I

(1901-1918)

exterior showing moderate wear on the straps on the reverse

II Class Silver Grade (three-piece construction

demonstrating minor loss of finish throughout the base metal and crude repairs to the enamels of the HJ logo

Spain, Kingdom. A Royal Order of Noble Dames of Queen Maria Luisa, in Gold, c.1880 United Republic of (iii) Commemorative Cross for the(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