Spain, Kingdom. An Order of Agricultural Merit, Grand Cross in Gold and Diamonds Newly Listed one in its balsa wood

one in its balsa wood box of issue

consisting of a circular disc perforated with three eyelets for the accommodation of a drawstring

reading: postcard (1) with handwritten notes by “Herbert” with the words: “A reminiscence of the year of the war 1942

41 mm long knurled pin

extremely well-preserved oil on canvas painting depicting Margrave Saint Leopold III (the patron Saint of Austria)

Spain, Kingdom. An Order of Agricultural Merit, Grand Cross in Gold and Diamonds Newly Listed one in its balsa wood(Orden del Mrito Agrcola). Instituted in 1905. Five piece construction, base star in in silver gilt featuring clusters of green enameled arms, with central insignia in silver gilt with 18K Gold surmounting crown featuring five genuine diamonds and five synthetic gemstones, the white enamelled inscription ring (also in 18K Gold) with red and white enamelled shield below, ornate vertical pinback flanked by dual stays, measuring 78. 1 mm (w) x 79 mm (h),