Lot 4856
Order of Civil Merit (Orden del Merito Civil) – a Grand Cross set with Diamonds
Orders and Military Collectibles from 1919 onwards | A106r | Live auction | 852 Lots
Description
Convex, faceted breast star in 18 ct gold (tested) with a multi-piece, riveted appliqué, the upper cross appliqué and the medallion set with à jour blue gemstones and diamonds (exposed to daylight on both sides, checked), the lower cross enamelled in white. The riveted imperial crown (Franco era) set with diamonds and coloured stones. A highly ornate vertical pin on the back, with a safety catch and two suspension hooks. Width approx. 74 mm, weight 74 g. Sash cross in 18 ct gold (tested), the riveted appliqué in coloured enamel and the inner medallion circlet set with diamonds. The riveted imperial crown set with diamonds (checked) and coloured stones, attached to a movable laurel wreath. Width approx. 50 mm, weight 32.5 g. Blue watered sash with a white stripe in the centre. Comes with the miniature for buttonhole attachment and the black velvet insert of the box. No pieces are hallmarked.Condition: I - II Questions about the lot?