Spain, Kingdom. An Order of Isabella the Catholic, Grand Cross Breast Star, c.1900 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac dated October 20

dated October 20

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Canada ribbon banner and maple leaves

5 mm (w) x 131 mm (h) x 26

the so called Hohenstaufen division

Spain, Kingdom. An Order of Isabella the Catholic, Grand Cross Breast Star, c.1900 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac dated October 20(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) with a