Spain. A Royal Collegiate Corporation Of Noble Sons Of The Nobility Of Madrid, Grand Cross By Cejalvo C.1940

Star, in silver gilt and enamels, 77mm x 77mm, of excellent quality manufacture, maker marked and hallmarked on reverse, with excellent quality enamels, in extremely fine condition; breast badge, in silver gilt and enamels, 27mm x 34mm, of excellent quality and with fine details, extremely fine; with related button hole miniature; and in leatherette case of issue, marked Cejalvo, Madrid. Scarce set of insignia.

Footnote: The Corporation was originally established in Madrid by Alfonso VI in 1083. It was founded as a commemoration of his victory over the Moors, and the conquest of Madrid. The Corporation was originally in charged of training the Nobility of Madrid in chivalry and gallantry, and it was awarded for meritorious performances of their duties. The Corporation became under the protection of the Spanish crown since 1786, and it was named Royal in 1909. The design of uniforms and badges were approved in 1801. The current grades of the Corporation were approved in the beginning of the twentieth century. These are Grand Cross, Knight, and Dame. Currently, the Order is awarded to the heritage of the nobility of Madrid, in recognition of the efforts to keep the principles of the nobility in Spain. The Corporation is one of the most strict Corporations of Nobility in the country.