The Royal Order of Spain

Miniature, 13 mm., GOLD, red enameled, five-pointed star with ball finials, obverse centre medallion with the tower of Castille, within blue enameled outer circlet with golden inscription « JOS. NAP. HISP. ET. IND. REX lVS. »; reverse medallion with the lion of Leon, within blue enameled outer circlet bearing the motto « VIRTUTE ET FIDE », upper, sphaerical loop and smooth, round ribbon ring, this, struck with a mark, original ribbon. A beautiful, rare miniature, excellent condition. I RR!