Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Calatrava, Miniature Boutonniere Auction Archive Fraser was invalided to England

Fraser was invalided to England and placed at No

one First World War Victory Medal Ribbon Bar (35

Measuring 418 mm

The button measures 17mm and is 13mm deep

The underside of the skirt is stamped “KL66” with a double strike

Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Calatrava, Miniature Boutonniere Auction Archive Fraser was invalided to England(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