Spain, Kingdom. A Royal Order of Noble Dames of Queen Maria Luisa, in Gold, c.1880 GTRexclude a rare and desirable example

a rare and desirable example removed from the uniform of a member of noted foreign volunteer unit in near extremely fine condition

Accompanied by copies of his Discharge Papers

inscribed "RUNKLE"

the front with a leather chinstrap stitched in place on the right side and when fed through the buckle sewn in place to the tab on the left side

Wrapped around the handle is a SS portepee

Spain, Kingdom. A Royal Order of Noble Dames of Queen Maria Luisa, in Gold, c.1880 GTRexclude a rare and desirable example(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