Spain, Kingdom. An Order of Isabella the Catholic, Grand Cross, c.1940
(Orden de Isabel la Catolica). Instituted March 24 1815. 1875-1931. A Grand Cross Badge in silver, presenting a red enamelled Maltese Cross with ball finials and five smooth rays between each quadrant, the obverse medallion features a caravel, surrounded by a white enamelled inscription A LA LEALTAD ACRISOLADA, the reverse medallion presents a crowned FR7 cypher on a blue enamel field, surrounded by a white enamel ring inscribed POR ISABEL LA CATOLICA, the badge is suspended by a green enamelled laurel wreath (reverse plain), measures 43mm (w) x 66.6mm (h), weighs 27.3 grams, enamels intact, lovely silver tone, worn on a full length sash of the order, in extremely fine condition.

