SPAIN, ORDER OF ST JAMES OF THE SWORD

A pendant badge in gold, white enamel, diamonds and rubies, the applied central cross of 24 rubies surrounded by 16 diamonds, with carrier set with 4 further diamonds, height 58.5mm, width 28.5mm, slight chipping to white enamel, extremely fine, in red velvet fitted case.

Ruby pinkish red, clean to the naked eye, minor scratches and nicks. Enamel in overall in good condition, small areas of loss to the enamel and repairs. Diamonds estimated to weight a total of approximately 4.50 - 5.00 carats. Evidence of tarnish to the metal consistent with age and wear. Gross weight approximately 9 grams.
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One label attached to the base of the case shows the crowned no. ‘15’ and another bears the circa 1910 handwritten note ‘Herzog. Parmaischer Primog. Fam. Schmück Post Nr. 9. des Inventur des Marschallarntes’