(Orden de Isabel la Católica). Instituted 1815 by King Ferdinand VII/Fernando VII. In gold, hollow, and typical of French manufacture, a red enamelled cross with Gold faceted exterior with ball finials, 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 CATOLICA (For Isabel the Catholic), the cross is surmounted with a green enamelled wreath, measures 54.56mm (w) x 85.60mm (h – inclusive of wreath and integral ball suspension), weighs 37.7 grams, discolouration to reverse 3 o’clock arm and slight areas of 12, 6 and 9 o’clock obverse arms, enamels intact a magnificent decoration in extremely fine condition.
Accompanied by a section of sash in yellow and white watered silk, measuring 690mm in length (folded in half), creased but in extremely fine condition as well.