Spain, Kingdom. An Order of Isabella the Catholic, Grand Cross Star, c.1880 visually-hidden " above and "A

" above and "A

the British recruited Chinese to serve in the Chinese Labour Corps for service in rear areas on the Western Front to free troops for front line duty

the obverse overlaid with dual central Sig runes

32 mm x 33

measuring 19 mm (w) x 17 mm (h) with a 46 mm long pin

Spain, Kingdom. An Order of Isabella the Catholic, Grand Cross Star, c.1880 visually-hidden " above and "A(A La Lealtad Acrisolada Por Isabel la Catlica). Instituted 14th of March 1815. A fine quality star in silver gilt featuring a cross in red enamel, each of the arms finished with two ball finials, centrepiece with two brown pillars surrounded by a laurel wreath and the inscription A La Lealtad Acrisolada Por Isabel la Catlica, reverse with central pin assembly and two stay, measuring 71. 9 mm (h) x 71. 0 mm (w), with minor enamel wear from use,