Mid seventeenth century enamelled gold pendant with the Spanish cross of Calatrava. The pendant is set with Colombian emeralds. The back of the pendant is engraved. Spain ca 1650.
Measurements: 47 x 32 mm
Calatrava was the name of a Spanish order of knighthood that was founded in the late 12th century. Its blazonry stands for courage, chivalry, and independence, traits inseparably associated with the knights of the era.
