Spain, Kingdom. An Order of Isabella the Catholic, Commander by Number, c.1900 Auction and June 1915

and June 1915

unmarked but demonstrating the characteristics of post-1945 assembly with period original components

a rare opportunity to own an exquisite and owner-attributed Pour le Mérite in Oak Leaves in an extremely fine condition

the obverse consisting of a knotted ring

Spain, Kingdom. An Order of Isabella the Catholic, Commander by Number, c.1900 Auction and June 1915(Orden de Isabel la Catlica). Instituted March 24, 1815. A lovely star in silver gilt, presenting a four point cross of red enamelled arms with large ball finials, between each arm sits a cluster of seven smooth rays, the obverse medallion features the blue enamelled monogram FR7, surrounded by a green enamelled wreath with a white enamel banner inscribed A LA LEALTAD ACRISOLADA POR ISABEL LA CATOLICA with a surmounting crown featuring the insignia on