Spain, Kingdom. An Order of Maria Isabella Louisa, Gold Cross for Military Merit Republic of obverse illustrating a man reading

obverse illustrating a man reading from a paper

Type I (1832-1951)

The eagle insignia measures 70 mm (w) x 45 mm (h)

effective July 1

Spain, Kingdom. An Order of Maria Isabella Louisa, Gold Cross for Military Merit Republic of obverse illustrating a man reading(Orden de Maria Isabel Luisa). Instituted in 1833. Four piece construction, in 18K Gold with red, white and blue enamels, obverse centerpiece illustrating Queen Maria Isabella Luisa, surrounded by the inscription "ISABEL II REINA DE ESP", reverse centrepiece with the monogram "MYL"surrounded by the inscription "AL MERITO MILITAR", measuring 32 mm (w) x 51. 3 mm (h inclusive of its crown suspension), weighs 9. 95 grams, original ribbon, notable enamel