Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Isabella The Catholic, Grand Cross Star, In Gold, C.1900 Auction Type II - in Gold

Type II - in Gold and enamels

His left leg had to be amputated

weighs (with ribbon) 42

along with his original Discharge Certificate (dated January 25

September 13

Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Isabella The Catholic, Grand Cross Star, In Gold, C.1900 Auction Type II - in Gold(Orden de Isabel la Catolica). Instituted March 24, 1815 by King Ferdinand VII. 1875 1931 Issue. A Grand Cross Breast Star in silver gilt presenting a four point star of faceted rays with large ball finials, between each arm sits a cluster of seven faceted rays, the obverse medallion in 18K Gold features the handpainted insignia of the order, surrounded by a green enamelled wreath with a white enamel banner inscribed A LA LEALTAD ACRISOLADA POR ISABEL