Spain. A Spanish-Portuguese-American Institute of International Law, Neck Decoration consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac inscribed “OPES REGUM CORDA SUBDITORUM”

inscribed “OPES REGUM CORDA SUBDITORUM” (Latin - The deeds of the Kings win the hearts of their subjects)

Footnote: Harry Edwin Winter was born on December 12

Instituted on 18 October 1861 by King Wilhelm I

measures 110 mm (w) x 238 mm (h) x 40 mm (d)

Spain. A Spanish-Portuguese-American Institute of International Law, Neck Decoration consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac inscribed “OPES REGUM CORDA SUBDITORUM”In silver gilt and enamels, ornate shape with surmounting crown and plain reverse, measures 46. 7 mm (w) x 68. 3 mm (h), worn on a full length white and pink neck ribbon, enamels intact, in extremely fine condition.