Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Calatrava, Miniature Boutonniere Buy Now with attached strap

with attached strap

two intact screwposts

which was then battling Japanese forces in the Solomon Islands

document measures (approximately) 15x21cm (6"x8")

Documents in generally very good to fine condition

Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Calatrava, Miniature Boutonniere Buy Now with attached strap(Orden Militar de Calatrava). Instituted in 1158. In silver gilt with red enamels, measuring 17 mm (w) x 17 mm (h), traditional raised ring button hole attachment, intact enamels, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Calatrava was one of the four Spanish military orders and the first military order founded in Castile, but the second to receive papal approval. The papal bull confirming the Order of Calatrava as a Militia was given by Pope Alexander