Spain, Kingdom. An Order of Isabella the Catholic, Knight Auction 24 mm x 63 mm)

24 mm x 63 mm)

the cross and wreath in silver gilt with red and green enamels

with golden trimming along all four sides of the tabs

The Officer's Cross of the Order was instituted in 1901

Spain, Kingdom. An Order of Isabella the Catholic, Knight Auction 24 mm x 63 mm)(Orden de Isabel la Catlica). Instituted 1815 by King Ferdinand VII Fernando VII. In silver gilt, a red enamelled cross with faceted exterior, clusters of five smooth rays in each quadrant, the obverse medallion displaying Royal symbols, surrounded in a white ring inscribed A LA LEALTAD ACRISOLADA (To Pure Loyalty), the reverse medallion features the crowned cypher of Isabella II on a blue field, surrounded by a white ring inscribed POR ISABEL LA