Spain, Kingdom. An Imperial Order of the Southern Cross, Grand Cross Star, Type II. c. 1915 Hold A Gold red-enamelled Maltese Cross

A Gold red-enamelled Maltese Cross with delicate typical Spanish ball finials

lightly crinkled

The arms and flukes are detailed like sea creatures

Mayer - Knights Cross in bronze gilt and enamels

Spain, Kingdom. An Imperial Order of the Southern Cross, Grand Cross Star, Type II. c. 1915 Hold A Gold red-enamelled Maltese Cross(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