Rare Original ORDER of ISABELLA the CATHOLIC, Grand Cross Set, 1815
Very Rare original ORDER of ISABELLA the CATHOLIC, Grand Cross Set, 1815. The order was instituted in 1815. Sash Badge , 65 x 42 mm, GOLD, 19.1 g, and gilt Silver, multipart construction, central medallion GOLD, enameled, with original laurel wreath suspension device, ring and uncut sash. Breast Star , 71 mm, gilt Silver, smooth rays, multipart construction, central medallion gilt enameled, reverse with vertical pin and two side hooks. A superb old set of high jeweler’s quality, in mint condition! You can make me an offer. WIKIPEDIA : The Order of Isabella the Catholic (Spanish: Orden de Isabel la Catolica) is a Spanish civil order in which membership is granted in recognition of services that benefit the country. The Order is not open to Spaniards exclusively, and it has been used to award foreigners. The Order was created on 14 March 1815 by King Ferdinand VII in honor of Queen Isabella I with the name of “Royal and American Order of Isabella the Catholic” with the intent of rewarding the firm allegiance to Spain and the merits of Spanish citizens and foreigners in good standing with the Nation and especially in those exceptional services provided in pursuit of territories in America and overseas. ” The Order was reorganized by royal decree on 26 July 1847, as the modern “Royal Order of Isabella the Catholic with a broader focus than the Americas. The item “Rare Original ORDER of ISABELLA the CATHOLIC, Grand Cross Set, 1815″ is in sale since Saturday, September 15, 2018. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “ww2_army” and is located in Blaine, Washington. This item can be shipped worldwide.