Spain, Kingdom. A Royal Cavalry Armory Of Valencia, Breast Star, by B.Castells, c.1880 certificate_of_authenticity The certificate is signed in

The certificate is signed in black ink by Emperor Wilhelm II

It is signed by Schmeling in black ink

repair evident in the blue enamels on the centrepiece rings

Men wear the Companion on a neck ribbon

He was wounded in the heart during the Battle of Leliefontein and survived

Spain, Kingdom. A Royal Cavalry Armory Of Valencia, Breast Star, by B.Castells, c.1880 certificate_of_authenticity The certificate is signed in"Real Maestranza de Caballera de Valencia". Of absolute top quality and period manufacture, featuring a multifaceted twelve pointed star, with an exquisitely crafted centrepiece in gold and enamels, reverse with a central pin assembly, two stays and a cartouche for B. Castells, measuring 79 mm (h) x 73 mm (w), missing four ray points, with pleasing toning to silver, very fine. Footnote: The Real Maestranza de Caballera de Valencia (Royal Cavalry