Spain, Kingdom. A Royal Order of Noble Dames of Queen Maria Luisa, in Gold, c.1880 United Republic of II Class Silver Grade (three-piece

II Class Silver Grade (three-piece construction

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

he was recalled to the regiment as they were being prepared to proceed overseas for Second World War service

the fork constructed of non-magnetic stainless steel

eighteen are in cupro-nickel

Spain, Kingdom. A Royal Order of Noble Dames of Queen Maria Luisa, in Gold, c.1880 United Republic of II Class Silver Grade (three-piece(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