Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Calatrava, Miniature Boutonniere Auction "19" and "M

"19" and "M

He donated a ceremonial sword to Berkhamsted School

the swatch attached to a tag via a pink cord

Magnetic gilt metal crown

Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Calatrava, Miniature Boutonniere Auction "19" and "M(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