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

Men wear the Companion on a neck ribbon

and IXh Class Ribbon

It is signed by Schmeling in black ink

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