Spain, Kingdom. An Imperial Order of the Southern Cross, Grand Cross Star, Type II. c. 1915 Hold 2 and 3 Companies supported

2 and 3 Companies supported by Nos

enamel damage to blue enamel ring

Heroes of the Balaclava Charges

Mayer - Knights Cross in bronze gilt and enamels

the obverse maker marked “F

Spain, Kingdom. An Imperial Order of the Southern Cross, Grand Cross Star, Type II. c. 1915 Hold 2 and 3 Companies supported(Ordem Nacional do Cruzeiro do Sul). Instituted December 1st, 1822. (Type II from 1890 onwards). Constructed of gilded silver, of multi piece construction, consisting of silver gilt with light blue, dark blue, and white enamels, consisting of a five armed star with dual ball finials per arm, with sun rays emanating from the center of the cross between the arms, the obverse with a large light blue central medallion bearing five white enameled stars of