Spain, Kingdom. An Order of Isabella the Catholic, Knight Auction Fifth Marine Division

Fifth Marine Division

constructed of non-vaulted bronzed zink

the year not stated

Finely made cross in silver by and red enamels

24 mm x 63 mm)

Spain, Kingdom. An Order of Isabella the Catholic, Knight Auction Fifth Marine Division(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