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The Yraburo piece is probably a little earlier than the LeMaitre piece (and both are absolutely right). French-made stars will often use a bit more artistic license and may thus have a greater aesthetic appeal, but the Carlos II star is very attractive in any case.

Thanks Jeff. Any idea of the age of my LeMaitre star? Bill

Haven't a clue, me. Data yes-- the actual THING... no idea.

I wish I had asked before I spent 5 hours searching the Internet. I guess I only need one more piece of info. Would it be considered Military, Royalty a combination of the 2 or something else if you might know. Thanks again for everything, Bill

Aha-- here is some more:

Lemaitre used that version of their company name at that address between the 1870s (after 1872 when they were at another address) and 1901, when they moved again.

Thanks again Rick. With your help, I already found the exact same badge by G. Yraburo being offered on the Web, but I am not sure if that one is some type of reproduction. You may be able to tell. Bill

http://www.liverpoolmedals.com/product.htm...mp;prdid=L17623

Thank you very much. You have already helped me out more than I could have hoped for, Bill

It is a Spanish Order of Carlos III but beyond that I can't help. I'll change the title and move it to the relevant area for better informed help!

Hi. Could someone please help me identify this unknown European Sash Badge or Military Medal? It has a long pin on back with 2 other pins. The front has overlapping back to back letter C designs with a Roman style numeral III in the center of an oval with surrounding wreath. It is possible some type of silver with blue and green enamel. The general outer shape is a Spanish star with Fleur De Leis motif. The back has the following words in releif: No. 42 RUE COQUILLERE LEMAITRE Ft D'ORDRES PARIS. Thanks, Bill