Spain, Kingdom. An Order of Isabella the Catholic, Grand Cross Breast Star, c.1900 Buy Now Klasse Etui)

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Type I "Full Buckle" Version

platinum and enamels

on original photograph with strong signature in blue ink

The crown is flanked by ventilation holes which are reinforced with zink grommets

Spain, Kingdom. An Order of Isabella the Catholic, Grand Cross Breast Star, c.1900 Buy Now Klasse Etui)(Orden de Isabel la Catolica). Instituted March 24, 1815. (1875 1931 Issue). In silver gilt and enamels, a four armed red enamel star with ball finials and clusters of seven smooth rays in each quadrant, obverse medallion is beautifully hand painted insignia of the order, surrounded by a green enamelled wreath with a white enamel banner inscribed A LA LEALTAD ACRISOLADA POR ISABEL LA CATOLICA (To Pure Loyalty, For Isabel the Catholic), the reverse