Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Calatrava, Miniature Boutonniere Auction by maker Aurich (marked on

by maker Aurich (marked on reverse)

An unusual Iron Cross 1914 First Class “Eisernes Kreuz 1914 1

some labeled (mostly illegible) - one reads “Uncle Hans

Accompanied by award record entry

Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Calatrava, Miniature Boutonniere Auction by maker Aurich (marked on(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