Spain, Spanish State. A War Cross Breast Star, Type I Archive He trained as a modeller

He trained as a modeller with the Hutschenreuther company

the side of the pedestal inscribed "BORN

including pitting and running marks to the blade

Instituted in the 12th century

the angled straps spread wide towards the top of the belt

Spain, Spanish State. A War Cross Breast Star, Type I Archive He trained as a modellerConstructed of silver with gilt and multi coloured enamels, the obverse consisting of an eight pointed pebbled star, overlaid by a gilded cross with its arms joined together through the quadrants by a circular laurel leaf wreath and with crossed swords piercing the centrepiece, overlaid by a central enameled medallion bearing the coat of arms of Castile and Len, within a blue enameled ring bearing a gilt inscription of AL MERITO EN CAMPAA, the reverse